Kylian Mbappé’s ongoing knee problem has opened an internal discussion at Real Madrid over whether surgery may eventually become unavoidable, even as the player himself hopes to manage the issue without going under the knife.
The French forward is currently expected to miss several weeks after discomfort in his knee worsened in recent matches, leaving him unfit at a crucial point in Madrid’s season.
While the current plan remains rest and treatment, sources close in Spain indicate that some figures inside the club believe a surgical solution could finally resolve a problem that has plagued the French star for months.
Such a move would rule him out for longer than initially anticipated, something neither the player nor parts of the coaching staff are eager to accept while Madrid continues to compete on multiple fronts.
Mbappé has been trying to play through the discomfort for some time, but concerns grew after it became apparent the knee was not settling as hoped.
There is also growing frustration internally that the issue may have been underestimated initially, and allowing him to play through the injury might have been the wrong course of action.
For now, Madrid’s medical team continue to monitor the situation closely on a week-to-week basis, to restore stability in the joint and reduce the strain that has continued to cause Mbappé pain during high-intensity actions.
Those around the player insist that surgery is not the preferred outcome at this stage of the season. Mbappé wants to remain available for the decisive run of fixtures ahead, and the club are still deciding whether careful management can see him through the season.
What happens next will largely depend on how his knee responds once training intensity increases again. Until then, Madrid are proceeding with caution, wary that rushing the situation poses risks they cannot afford with one of their most important assets.
