Kylian Mbappe Hospitalized with Gastroenteritis During Club World Cup

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Kylian Mbappe Hospitalized with Gastroenteritis During Club World Cup

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Kylian Mbappe Hospitalized with Gastroenteritis During Club World Cup

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Kylian Mbappe hospitalized with gastroenteritis during Club World Cup.
Missing Real Madrid's opener against Al-Hilal, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Coach Xabi Alonso hopes for his availability in the next match against Pachuca.

Kylian Mbappe, the forward for Real Madrid, has been hospitalized due to an acute case of gastroenteritis, as confirmed by the club on June 19. He missed the team's opening match at the Club World Cup against Al-Hilal, which ended in a 1-1 draw, due to his illness, which includes symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, according to BBC, Reuters, Channel News Asia, Al Jazeera, Le Monde, and Africa News.

The 26-year-old athlete was taken to the hospital for various tests and treatment after experiencing symptoms leading up to the tournament. Madrid's coach, Xabi Alonso, noted that Mbappe was isolated from his teammates, emphasizing concerns over his participation in upcoming matches, particularly against Pachuca on Sunday, according to Reuters, Channel News Asia, and Al Jazeera.

Mbappe's absence is significant for the tournament, drawing attention not just for his stardom but also the impact on Real Madrid's chances in the competitions. Fans missed a chance to see him play as the FIFA Club World Cup aims to establish itself as a major event alongside other prestigious tournaments, as reported by Africa News and Le Monde.