Kylian Mbappé has firmly denied that Real Madrid's medical team mistakenly examined his healthy right knee instead of his injured left one, calling the report 'not true.' The denial came as the striker returned to action for France ahead of the Brazil friendly, expressing frustration over the 'false things' circulating about his knee injury that sidelined him for over three weeks. Mbappé played three matches for Madrid in December 2025 before the injury was officially diagnosed as a knee sprain on December 31st, following a second opinion in Paris that confirmed a partial ligament tear. He returned as a substitute in the Champions League against Manchester City and Atlético Madrid's derby, stating he feels 'fully fit' and ready to play.

Mbappé suggested his own lack of communication might have contributed to the confusion, though he emphasized the team's success without him and his focus on the present. The incident highlights potential communication gaps between player, club, and medical staff regarding injury management.