Kylian Mbappe’s injury situation has taken a bizarre turn after a major mistake by Real Madrid’s medical staff came to light.
The error not only delayed the correct diagnosis but also saw the forward continue playing while injured.
It now raises serious questions about how the situation was handled.
Real Madrid’s medical error led to Kylian Mbappe’s wrong knee scan
The Athletic revealed Mbappe’s injury mistake as Real Madrid staff initially scanned the wrong knee.
“Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid medical staff performed an MRI scan on the wrong leg back in December,” The Athletic revealed.
The report added: “When no problem was found after a scan of his uninjured right knee, the 27-year-old featured in three games for Madrid before the mistake was realised and rectified.”
The sequence meant Mbappe continued to play despite carrying an undetected issue, increasing the risk around his condition.
It also highlights how a single oversight can significantly impact both recovery and performance.
Kylian Mbappe’s injury was revealed after the second scan exposed a ligament tear
Kylian Mbappe’s actual injury only became clear after further testing was carried out on the correct knee.
“A further scan on his left leg then showed a partial posterior knee ligament tear, and on December 31, Madrid published a medical report consistent with that, although they described the injury in more general terms as a knee sprain.
“It is unclear how the initial mistake was made,” The Athletic concluded.
The discovery confirmed the seriousness of the issue, explaining the discomfort he had been experiencing during matches. It also leaves uncertainty around how the initial error occurred and whether it could have been avoided.
For Real Madrid, the situation adds pressure on their medical processes as Mbappe’s recovery remains a priority.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
