Ethan Mbappe
19-Year-Old
Lille
Ligue 1
Makes squad for derby
Mbappe (thigh) was included in the matchday squad for Saturday's derby against Lens after training fully this week, the club posted.
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Mbappe has been sidelined since late January with a thigh injury, making his return to the squad a significant milestone for Lille heading into one of the biggest fixtures of their season. The attacking midfielder will not be thrown straight into the starting lineup after such a lengthy absence, with the staff expected to ease him back through cameos off the bench before pushing for a more prominent role. Getting him available for a derby against Lens is a timely boost for coach Bruno Genesio's side as they push hard for a Champions League spot in the final stretch of the campaign.
Mbappe has been sidelined since late January with a thigh injury, making his return to the squad a significant milestone for Lille heading into one of the biggest fixtures of their season. The attacking midfielder will not be thrown straight into the starting lineup after such a lengthy absence, with the staff expected to ease him back through cameos off the bench before pushing for a more prominent role. Getting him available for a derby against Lens is a timely boost for coach Bruno Genesio's side as they push hard for a Champions League spot in the final stretch of the campaign.
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Option to play Saturday
Mbappe (thigh) could be an option for Saturday's game against Lens, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "We can hope that at least one, if not both, of Mbappe and [Osame] Sarhaoui will be in the squad."
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Returns to team training
Mbappe (thigh) rejoined team training during the international break and is targeting an April return, the club posted.
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Starts rehab on grass
Mbappe (thigh) was spotted on grass Friday working on his rehabilitation, the club posted.
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Out at least two months
Mbappe (thigh) underwent scans to assess the extent of the injury he suffered in training last week and is expected to miss at least two months while recovering, which is likely to compromise the end of his season, according to Sebastien Denis of FootMercato.
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Could miss rest of season
Mbappe (thigh) could miss the rest of the season due to injury, coach Bruno Genesio said to the media, according to Sebastien Denis from FootMercato. "I don't have very good news for him. He hurt his thigh and I can't tell you the duration or the severity of his injury. In any case, he's another player we've lost for some time."
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Could move to Spain as well
Mbappe is expected to complete a move to Real Madrid as part of the deal that will send his brother, Kylian Mbappe, to the Spanish club, according to OK Diario.
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This is not a done deal, and neither is Kylian's move to Madrid, but it wouldn't be shocking. Los Merengues are attempting to do the same with Jobe Bellingham, Jude Bellingham's younger brother who's also thriving in the Championship.
This is not a done deal, and neither is Kylian's move to Madrid, but it wouldn't be shocking. Los Merengues are attempting to do the same with Jobe Bellingham, Jude Bellingham's younger brother who's also thriving in the Championship.