Arbeloa Denies Mbappé Misdiagnosis Claims, Confirms Militão Return

Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach, has denied recent reports alleging an initial misdiagnosis of Kylian Mbappé's knee injury sustained last December. These statements reinforce the player's own earlier denial of such news, especially after the French forward spent nearly three months battling recurring knee problems.

Recent reports had suggested that the Royal Club's medical team examined the wrong knee, leading to delayed treatment programs and prompting the player to seek a second medical opinion in France.

Commenting on these allegations, Arbeloa stated, "What Kylian said in recent days is that it is completely false. It's time to put his knee problem behind us and focus on his goals; he needs to return to the level he has proven he possesses."

Meanwhile, Mbappé's recent absence lasted three weeks, his longest period out since his struggles with this injury began. However, the Spanish coach stressed the importance of the player regaining full physical readiness. In a related context, Arbeloa confirmed defender Éder Militão's readiness to participate again after a four-month injury layoff, providing an additional morale boost for the team's backline.