'Absolutely false' - Arbeloa responds to misdiagnosed Mbappe knee injury claim

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has flatly rejected suggestions that the club’s medical department mishandled the assessment of Kylian Mbappe’s knee problem, branding the allegations “absolutely false.”

Speaking after reports surfaced claiming the forward’s injury had been misdiagnosed, Arbeloa moved quickly to defend the club’s medical staff, insisting no error had been made in the evaluation process. The denial comes amid growing scrutiny of how one of Europe’s most high-profile players is being managed during the early stages of his tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu.

While the exact nature and timeline of Mbappe’s complaint have not been detailed, Arbeloa’s swift rebuttal underlines the sensitivity surrounding the fitness of the France captain, whose every move continues to be dissected by fans and media alike. The coach’s statement is expected to draw a line under speculation, at least from within the club, as Real Madrid prepare for the next phase of their domestic and European campaigns.

Arbeloa offered no further specifics on Mbappe’s recovery or availability, choosing instead to reaffirm his confidence in the medical services that support the first-team squad.