Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso to 'assess the risk' on Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of Supercopa
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Key Points:
- Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is evaluating the risk of playing Kylian Mbappé in Sunday's Supercopa final against Barcelona, as the forward recovers from a knee sprain and missed the semifinal win over Atletico Madrid.
- Mbappé joined the team in Jeddah after continuing his recovery in Madrid, and his participation in the final will depend on his training and physical condition assessed on Saturday.
- Alonso emphasized a cautious approach, stating the decision on Mbappé will involve controlled risk-taking without rushing the player or resorting to pain-killing injections unless necessary.
- Real Madrid's defense showed instability in the semifinal due to injuries, but Alonso remains confident in managing the situation ahead of the final.
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