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By MICHAEL PAVITT Published: 23: 32 AEST, 19 June 2025 | Updated: 00: 27 AEST, 20 June 2025 28 View comments Kylian Mbappe's participation at the Club World Cup is at risk after Real Madrid confirmed the forward has been hospitalised. Mbappe had missed Real Madrid's opening match of the tournament on Wednesday due to an illness. An update from the club on Thursday confirmed Mbappe has been admitted to hospital. 'Our player Kylian Mbappe is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to hospital in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment. ' a statement read. Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso had been asked about Mbappe's condition following their 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal. Alonso was cautious in predicting whether Mbappe would be available for their second group match on Sunday Real Madrid have confirmed Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis Xabi Alonso was coy over Mbappe's condition on Wednesday prior to him being hospitalised Mbappe, pictured in training on Sunday, was forced to miss Real Madrid's opening match 'We´ll have to see how he feels, ' Alonso said. 'The last day he went through significant viral issues, so we´ll have to wait and assess closer to the game. ' Gastroenteritis, stomach bug characterised by diarrhoea and vomiting, typically lasts less than a week. Acute cases, however, can last up to around 14 days with fever and dehydration among the symptoms. Should Mbappe's symptoms last for a fortnight, it could rule him out up until the quarter-finals of the competition while his conditioning would likely be a doubt. Real Madrid will face Mexican side Pachuca in their second match of the tournament, with Alonso hoping for an improved performance. Los Blancos will then face Red Bull Salzburg in their final group match on June 26. Real Madrid been frustrated in the opening match in Miami after Gonzalo Garcia's goal was cancelled out by a Ruben Neves penalty. The 21-year-old forward had led the line amid Mbappe's absence. Real Madrid had missed the chance to win the match in stoppage time as Federico Valverde's penalty was saved.
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