Álvaro Arbeloa has defended injured Kylian Mbappé, stating that the player remains fully under medical supervision while still being free to use his personal time as he wishes during recovery.
Arbeloa explained that all injured players are carefully managed by the club’s medical team, which structures their rehabilitation process step by step. However, he stressed that off the pitch, players are not restricted in how they spend their time, saying he does not interfere with their private activities.
His comments come after Mbappé was recently seen on holiday while recovering from injury, sparking public attention. Despite this, Arbeloa’s remarks suggest there is no concern within the club about Mbappé’s professionalism or commitment to returning fit.
The coach also hinted that Mbappé’s availability for the upcoming El Clásico will be decided soon, with a clearer medical update expected later this week.
Arbeloa further praised Vinícius Júnior for his consistency and influence, highlighting his work ethic and leadership on the pitch.
As anticipation builds ahead of El Clásico involving Real Madrid, Mbappé’s fitness remains a key talking point, with final decisions expected after medical assessments in the coming days.
