Mbappé is included in Real Madrid’s squad to face Manchester City despite his fracture

Madrid.– Kylian Mbappé has been included in Real Madrid’s squad for the decisive match against Manchester City in the sixth matchday of the Champions League, despite carrying a fracture in the ring finger of his left hand and discomfort in his knee.

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The French striker underwent medical tests on Wednesday morning at Real Madrid City to assess the evolution of his ailments. After receiving the green light, Xabi Alonso decided to include him in the list, although his starting position will be decided at the last minute. The match will be played starting at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM GMT) at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

Key losses force reliance on the youth academy

The coach Xabi Alonso faces the match with a long list of injured players that includes Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba, Éder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga. Faced with this situation, the merengue coach turned to the youth academy and called up defenders Víctor Valdepeñas ‘Valde’ and Joan Martínez, as well as midfielder Jorge Cestero.

Complete list of those summoned

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.
Defenders: Raúl Asencio, Rüdiger, Joan Martínez, Víctor Valdepeñas, Álvaro Carreras and Fran García.
Midfielders: Tchouaméni, Fede Valverde, Dani Ceballos, Cestero, Arda Güler and Bellingham.
Forwards: Vinícius, Mastantuono, Endrick, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Gonzalo and Brahim.

Real Madrid faces this match as a litmus test, especially after their unexpected home defeat against Celta (0-2) last Sunday in LaLiga EA Sports.