Mansion Sports – Real Madrid can finally breathe a sigh of relief after Kylian Mbappe was confirmed to have avoided knee surgery following the injury he suffered while on international duty with France.

The forward suffered a hyperextension but avoided a potentially season-ending injury after immediately stopping his involvement in the game.

The club is now closely monitoring his recovery process. Several important matches are already on the horizon, meaning Real Madrid must carefully consider their options in attack.

Injury Concerns for Madrid Star

According to AS, Mbappe has begun his recovery process at Valdebebas after suffering a hyperextension of the posterior capsule in his left knee.

The French forward stopped playing after feeling pain following his goal against Turkey last Friday. The decision helped prevent a much more serious injury.

Real Madrid have remained in communication with the French Football Federation and were initially concerned that the player might require surgery.

However, medical examinations confirmed that the forward will only be sidelined for 10 to 12 days, allowing the club to finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Mourinho Considers His Return Date

Mbappe began his rehabilitation on Monday and resumed his recovery program today. In theory, the forward should already be available when La Liga resumes against Villarreal on October 10 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

However, Real Madrid must consider the risks of forcing him back too soon. Coach Jose Mourinho is currently considering whether Mbappe should be rested for that match.

After that, the club will face two major away matches in quick succession, traveling to face Roma on October 14 before heading to Camp Nou for El Clasico on October 25.

Tactical Adjustments Without Mbappe

With their star player still undergoing recovery, the coaching staff have up to four different solutions for reorganizing the attack. Mourinho could maintain the current system and field Espi as Mbappe's replacement.

However, the Portuguese coach views the U-21 international more as a traditional forward capable of breaking down compact opposition defenses.

Another main alternative would be to deploy Jude Bellingham as a false nine, a role he previously played under Carlo Ancelotti.

The system would allow Arda Guler to operate behind Bellingham while continuing to play alongside Diomande on the right side.

What Madrid Will Do Next

Real Madrid have made it clear that they do not want Mbappe to play while still experiencing discomfort.

The club will wait until the player is fully fit before allowing him to return to the pitch.

Over the next few days, Mourinho will test several tactical alternatives as he prepares the team for Villarreal.

With a crucial run of fixtures already approaching, Real Madrid must ensure that Mbappe completes his recovery before making a decision about his return.

For Madrid, the news that Mbappe has avoided surgery comes as a major relief. The main focus now is ensuring that the forward returns in his best condition without taking any risks that could worsen his injury, especially with a series of major matches just around the corner.