Kylian Mbappe injury: PSG star a doubt for Real Madrid match after Idrissa Gueye injures forward in training

Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League last-16 return leg at Real Madrid after suffering a foot injury in training. The French forward scored a 94th-minute winner in the first leg of the tie in February to hand PSG a slender advantage over Real, the side he is widely expected to join when his contract expires in the summer.

Ad/> Mbappe’s absence due to a suspension was felt in PSG’s 1-0 loss to Nice on Saturday, and he could miss the crucial tie at the Santiago Bernabeu after some quick feet in training saw team-mate Idrissa Gueye accidentally stamp on his left foot. Champions LeagueMbappe considering PSG offer that would make him world's highest-paid player — report17/02/2022 AT 10:56 Footage of the incident was circulated on social media, with Mbappe going down and looking in some discomfort while clutching his foot.

PSG have since confirmed Mbappe required treatment on Monday afternoon, with a further assessment set to take place on Tuesday to determine whether he can play against Real. “The clinical examination is reassuring,” PSG said, although Sergio Ramos remains out – meaning he will not face his former side in either leg – and Ander Herrera is also absent.

PSG slip up as Ligue 1 rivals Nice grab late winner City ahead of PSG, Barca and Real in race for Haaland — Paper Round Mbappe considering PSG offer that would make him world's highest-paid player — report /> The last-16 pairing and Wednesday’s match in the Spanish capital had only ramped up speculation of Mbappe making Madrid his home at the end of the season. The 23-year-old is out of contract in the summer, but widespread reports claim PSG have put a new offer on the table in an attempt to convince him to stay.