An MRI scan on Wednesday has revealed a torn ligament in Mbappé’s knee, per L’Équipe. This may have caused the 26-year-old considerable pain but is not thought to require surgery. Instead, he is expected to rest for at least three weeks.

Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury and subsequent three-week exile come at the worst possible time for Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe went down with a knee injury during training on Wednesday that will keep him out for at least the first half of January.