Mbappé back in full team training ahead of Villarreal clash

📰 Kylian Mbappé shook off his knee injury to complete a full team training session with Real Madrid on 7 October. 📌 Key points ⚽ Mbappé completed the week's third session in full with his teammates. 🦵 He hurt the posterior capsule of his left knee on France duty in September. 🏃 He did two days of individual work after returning to Madrid on 5 October. 🩹 Valverde is still doing recovery work after a grade 3 ankle sprain. 🏟️ Real host Villarreal at the Bernabéu on 10 October. 📝 What happened ⚽ Kylian Mbappé fully rejoined team training at Valdebebas on 7 October. According to Spanish media, he took part in the whole of the week's third session alongside his teammates. 🦵 Mbappé suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee while playing for France during the September international window. Since returning to Madrid on 5 October he had only trained individually, indoors and on the pitch. 🌍 With the break over, most of the internationals are back. Güler, Huijsen, Vinícius and Endrick were among those training, while Camavinga and Cucurella did tailored individual work. Bellingham and Trent, who were on England duty, have not yet returned. 🩹 Valverde, who suffered a grade 3 ankle sprain against Atlético, did recovery work. OKDiario reports he could rejoin the group on 8 October and be available for Villarreal. Asencio, Mendy and Rodrygo continue their rehabilitation. 📊 By the numbers • Villarreal game: 10 October, 21:00 local time, LaLiga matchday 8 • League position: fourth, six points behind leaders Barcelona • El Clásico: 25 October at the Camp Nou 🔭 Why it matters Six points behind leaders Barça, Real could not have asked for a bigger boost than Mbappé's return. With injuries piling up at centre-back, having their main goal threat back eases the pressure on José Mourinho. Real face Villarreal at home on 10 October before travelling to Barcelona for El Clásico on 25 October.