Wrong Knee Diagnosis? Kylian Mbappé Clarifies Reports About His Injury Saga

Kylian Mbappe has moved to silence the storm surrounding his fitness, categorically denying sensational claims that Real Madrid medical staff examined the wrong knee. 

The France captain addressed the media ahead of Les Bleus' friendly against Brazil, insisting that his relationship with the Spanish giants remains transparent despite a wave of reports alleging a "monumental mistake" in his diagnosis.

Mbappe has hit back at reports suggesting Real Madrid's medical department committed a catastrophic error by scanning his right knee instead of his injured left one. The

"The information saying that they examined the wrong knee is not true," Mbappe told reporters. "I might be indirectly responsible for this situation because when you don't communicate about what you have, it leaves the door open to all sorts of interpretations; everyone jumps into the breach, and that’s the game.

"With Real Madrid, we have always had fairly clear communication, whether it was when I started my rehabilitation in Madrid or when I was in Paris, where I was accompanied by the doctor, a physio, and the club’s fitness trainer. There is no problem with that."

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Despite the media frenzy, Mbappe maintains his personal care was professional. However, reports of medical mismanagement led to a major overhaul of Real Madrid’s medical department in January. Journalist Daniel Riolo linked the mass sackings directly to this incident.

"I have never been a player who has regrets," the attacker explained when asked about the timeline of his recovery. "The only thing I see is the present and the near future. I am happy to be able to feel both of my knees are doing well. In a way, I also owe that to my club. I am very happy to be here, being fit and in good