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Latest news at Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé, 27-year-old forward, has posted a video of himself riding a bicycle as he continues to recover from his knee injury, just a few days after José Mourinho questioned the practice of this activity by footballers due to the risk of getting injured. The Frenchman left France's training camp on September 25 after getting injured against Turkey.

Kylian Mbappé and the bicycle that brings Mourinho back into the spotlight

The video was shared on Kylian Mbappé's Instagram stories. The footage shows him wearing a helmet and riding a bicycle, but it's unclear when it was recorded, so it cannot be confirmed if the ride took place after the injury.

The post coincides with his recovery from a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee. Real Madrid confirmed the diagnosis after Mbappé left the match against Turkey, with initial estimates suggesting his absence would be around two weeks.

The connection to José Mourinho stems from remarks made a few days earlier. The Real Madrid coach had stated that a professional footballer should avoid skiing and riding a bicycle as a fall could lead to an injury and keep them out of several games.

Mourinho did not specifically mention Mbappé in those remarks. Therefore, the similarity between both situations does not imply a confrontation between the coach and the player nor a violation within Real Madrid.

A few days ago, Mourinho said on a podcast that footballers should not ski or ride a bicycle due to the risk of injury. 🚳 😳 Today, Mbappé, after leaving France's training camp due to an injury, shared a story of him cycling. 🚴 👀 https://t.co/jeiDoVabCX

— ESPN Deportes (@ESPNDeportes) October 4, 2026

Real Madrid awaits Kylian Mbappé's return in October

The injury occurred after Mbappé scored 1-0 against Turkey and had to leave the pitch. France released him from the camp, and the forward did not feature in the following Nations League games.

The forward had started the season with significant offensive output for Mourinho's team. On the first matchday of La Liga, he scored three goals against Real Sociedad, and he also netted against Inter in the Champions League debut.

Real Madrid's schedule plans for his return after the international break. The team hosts Villarreal on October 10 and will then face matches against Roma, Sevilla, and Leipzig before the Clásico against Barcelona on October 25.

Kylian Mbappé now faces the recovery phase

In the current sports context, Kylian Mbappé's priority is to complete his knee recovery and return to group training without taking risks. The medical report ruled out surgery, and his return depends on his progress.

The Frenchman is under contract with Real Madrid until 2029, having signed in 2024 for five seasons. His performance also underscores his importance in the project: he ended the 2025/26 season with 42 goals in 44 matches and secured the Pichichi with 25 goals in the League.

The next step will be to monitor when he fully rejoins José Mourinho's group. The bicycle incident has sparked discussion due to its timing, but the available visuals do not indicate that Mbappé was disregarding any medical advice or guidelines set by Real Madrid.

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