US EditionMbappe 100 percent, Bellingham fit, says Real Madrid's Arbeloa
Real Madrid confirmed Kylian Mbappé is fully recovered from a knee sprain and Jude Bellingham fit after hamstring injury ahead of the LaLiga derby.
- On Saturday, Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are fit for Sunday's derby against Atlético Madrid, declaring Mbappé at "100%" fitness.
- Bellingham returns after missing matches since suffering a hamstring injury on Feb. 1, while Mbappé recovered from a knee sprain with Arbeloa insisting he is "already operating at full fitness."
- Arbeloa admitted the stars' return creates a "selection headache" after 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch impressed, promising tactical adjustments: "Of course it's not the same playing with Brahim as with Mbappé."
- Despite the World Cup approaching, Arbeloa supports both players joining their national teams this month, stating, "There's no problem with him going away with his country."
- Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois remains sidelined with a thigh injury, though Arbeloa expressed "utmost confidence" in Andriy Lunin to perform against Atlético Madrid in the derby.
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The Madrid technician celebrated the return of Mbappé who contested the last few minutes at the Manchester Etihad- after several weeks injured.
Alvaro Arbeloa should be able to count on the Frenchman but also Jude Bellingham, back from injury to the left thigh.
Soccer-Bellingham back, Mbappe fully fit ahead of Madrid derby, says Arbeloa
March 21 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have been boosted by the return of midfielder Jude Bellingham from a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's LaLiga derby against Atletico, and forward Kylian Mbappe is fully fit, manager Alvaro Arbeloa said on Saturday. Read full story
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