Mbappé back in Real training after knee injury, eyes Villarreal 10 Oct

📰 Kylian Mbappé has started individual training at Real Madrid after leaving France duty with a knee injury, with the Villarreal game in his sights. 📌 Key points ✈️ Mbappé returned to Madrid on the morning of 5 October after a few days away. 🏃 That afternoon he trained alone at Valdebebas, including work with the ball. 🦵 The injury is a hyperextension of the left knee's posterior capsule; no surgery needed. 📣 The club say the aim is for him to be available against Villarreal on the 10th. 🗓️ Madrid play five matches between 10 and 25 October. 📝 What happened 🤕 Mbappé asked to come off after scoring for France against Turkey. He then left the national team camp, had tests in Madrid and was diagnosed with a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee. The initial recovery estimate was 10–12 days. ✈️ After following a club-approved recovery programme in France and Switzerland, he landed in Madrid on the morning of 5 October. In the afternoon he worked at Ciudad Real Madrid in the gym, with the physios and on the pitch with the ball. 📣 In a statement, Madrid said he "continues with his recovery process with the intention of being available for this Saturday's match against Villarreal". 🏥 Asencio, Konaté, Mendy, Valverde and Rodrygo are also continuing their recovery programmes, so Mourinho still has selection headaches. 📊 By the numbers • Initial recovery estimate: 10–12 days • Target return: Villarreal, Saturday 10 October, Bernabéu • Goals this season, according to Madrid Universal: 8 (team high) • Matches in October: 5 🔭 Why it matters Madrid host Villarreal on 10 October, then go to Roma on the 14th, host Sevilla on the 18th and Leipzig on the 21st, and visit Barcelona on the 25th. When and how much their top scorer can play may decide how that run goes.