Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a serious injury on Friday after being fought by a tough duel in the first half of his club’s 1-0 win in the French Cup against Saint Etienne. PSG announced on Saturday morning that Mbappe had a severe sprain in the right ankle in the outer side pocket. It will now be reevaluated in 72 hours with clinical analysis and ankle imaging analysis, and it is unclear when it will be available when the Champions League campaign resumes in August.
It is expected to be out for 10-15 days and be available for the Champions League game in August The Parisian.
Opposing captain Loic Perrin had a hasty duel against the World Cup winner in the 26th minute, which forced him to turn his right ankle when he fell. Mbappe had to limp when he left the game while Perrin was sent off after a video review.
Mbappe had braces around his ankle and was on crutches when he returned to the team’s sideline in the second half of the game. After the final whistle, he was able to celebrate with his teammates.
All eyes will be on Mbape’s official status. PSG will meet Lyon next Friday in the final of the Coupe de la Ligue. Even more important, however, is the quarter-finals of the Champions League on August 12 against Atalanta in Lisbon. With Mbappe, PSG is a clear contender for the cup win, but if he isn’t there, it will be much more difficult to reach his final goal. Signs seem to indicate that it’s available, but until it is officially confirmed by the club, it will be a nervous time for fans.
