Mbappé Hospitalized with Acute Gastroenteritis

Real Madrid's star player Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized due to acute gastroenteritis, the club announced on Thursday. The 26-year-old French forward is currently undergoing tests and treatment for the condition, which raises concerns about his participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

In a statement, the club confirmed that Mbappé had been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis and was receiving medical attention. "Our player Kylian Mbappé has acute gastroenteritis and has been hospitalized for various tests and treatment," Real Madrid said.

While new head coach Xabi Alonso expressed hopes that Mbappé would be able to return for the team's next game against Pachuca, his hospitalization is a cause for concern. Mbappé missed Real Madrid's opening match of the tournament against Al Hilal, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

The team struggled without their star forward, but youngster Gonzalo Garcia stepped up and scored the opening goal. Despite this, Al Hilal's Ruben Neves equalized, ending the game in a stalemate.

Reports earlier suggested that Mbappé had suffered from a fever before the match, which may have contributed to his current condition. His hospitalization has raised doubts about his fitness for the tournament, and fans are eagerly awaiting an update on his recovery status.

Mbappé is expected to undergo further medical evaluations to determine the appropriate course of treatment for acute gastroenteritis. The team will be keeping a close eye on his progress, and fingers crossed that he will make a swift return to action.