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Kylian Mbappe - Spotted training on grass Mbappe (knee) was spotted training on grass Monday, but his status for Saturday's game against Villarreal remains uncertain.

Impact Mbappe spent the international break in France with the club's approval, but he didn't waste time and started working on the grass as soon as he returned. It remains to be seen if he'll play Saturday against Villarreal, as Real Madrid have a packed schedule over the next few weeks that includes matches against Manchester City and FC Barcelona, but his return to training with the ball is certainly a step in the right direction. If Mbappe, who has seven goals in LaLiga this season, doesn't play Saturday, look for Carlos Espi or Endrick to take his place.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Milan joins Roma in race to sign Endrick on loan -report Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

6 DAYS AGO • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Kylian Mbappe - Spotted back in Madrid Mbappe (knee) was spotted back in Madrid on Monday and will resume training at Valdebebas in the coming days, with the hope of being available for Saturday's clash against Villarre...

Impact Mbappe spent the international break recovering in Paris with the club's approval, as the knee injury prevented him from returning to full training. His return to Madrid and the training ground in the coming days will mark the final stretch of his recovery, though Real Madrid could still manage his workload carefully against Villarreal given the knee issue. Mbappe has been firing on all cylinders this season, racking up seven goals and two assists across seven La Liga appearances. If he is unable to feature, Carlos Espi or Endrick could step in to lead the line.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eder Militao - Expected back in November Militao (hamstring) should return to competition in November, according to Diario AS, per Madrid Xtra.

Impact Militao has been training in full with the team during the international break in his recovery from the torn femoral biceps tendon that required surgery in Finland in March. The November target suggests he still has to build on his fitness before making his return, although the Clasico game against Barcelona on Oct. 25 could also be a target for the Brazilian. Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate and Antonio Rudiger should continue to hold down central defense until he is ready.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Konate - Set to miss Villarreal contest Konate (knee) is out for the Oct. 10 match against Villarreal as he continues his recovery, according to Joel Del Rio of Marca.

Impact Konate was looking to be tending in the correct direction for Real Madrid's first match back from the break, but that has quickly changed, as it appears the center-back will now miss out. This leaves Real Madrid in a dire situation, as Dean Hujsen is suspended, while Eder Militao (hamstring) and Raul Asencio (lower leg) remain injured. The good news is that Konate is unlikely to miss too much more time, potentially returning after the one match out. Real Madrid will likely look to shift Aurlien Tchouameni or Denzel Dumfries to a more central role, with Alvaro Carreras having a slight chance of starting in Konate's place as well.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Huijsen and Cucurella rested for Spain in Czechia win Both played the full 90 minutes against Croatia

OCTOBER 4 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Roma interested in Endrick loan deal -report Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

OCTOBER 4 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Top 10 players: Croatia 0-7 England Jude Bellingham was the star of the show as England destroyed Croatia

OCTOBER 3 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Konaté won't be available against Villarreal -report Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

OCTOBER 3 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Jude Bellingham - Contributes in four goals Bellingham scored a goal and delivered three assists in Saturday's 7-0 win over Croatia.

Impact The Real Madrid playmaker gave England a 2-0 lead with a tap-in from close range following an assist from Anthony Gordon, but he also set up goals from Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Morgan Rogers. He has one goal and four assists in the current international window.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Espí replaces Ferrán Torres in Spain's list Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

OCTOBER 3 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Jude Bellingham - Overcomes niggle to start Saturday Bellingham (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's Nations League match against Croatia.

Impact Bellingham has been cleared to start against Croatia after a late niggle in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic left him a slight doubt. He came off the bench in Prague with his minutes managed because of the quick turnaround, and he now returns to the No. 10 role behind Harry Kane with Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon either side of him. His place in the XI suggests there is no lingering concern, and he should be in line for a full workload if the issue does not flare up.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Espi - Left out of squad Saturday Espi was not included in the squad for Saturday's clash against Czechia, which may be a decision specific to his case, according to Alfredo Martinez of Onda Cero Radio.

Impact Espi had been promoted from the Spain U21s to the senior national team as a replacement for the injured Ferran Torres, coming off a five goal, two assist performance in the 13-0 win over San Marino. He has remained behind Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid's center forward hierarchy but has been highly efficient in limited action, scoring twice from four shots in 25 minutes across four LaLiga appearances.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Eduardo Camavinga plays 15 minutes in France's draw vs Italy He came on in the 75th minute.

OCTOBER 2 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Kylian Mbappe - Travels to Paris, not training Mbappe (knee) was spotted in Paris while recovering from injury, as he is not yet able to train normally with his club, according to Madrid Zone.

Impact Mbappe was surrounded by some criticism and questions after he was spotted in Paris this week at a nightclub despite an ongoing recovery from a knee injury. However, the situation was made clearer, as Real Madrid approved the trip during the international break, with the French forward unable to train normally yet at the club's training grounds. His only instructions at the moment are to continue resting and heal the knee as they get close to resuming league play, seeming more and more likely to potentially receive further rest when they take the field against Villarreal on Oct. 10 in their return match.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Obrador about leaving Real Madrid for Benfica: "I didn't think twice about it" Your best source for quality Real Madrid news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

OCTOBER 2 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Carlos Espi - Earns senior Spain call-up Espi has been promoted from Spain U21s to the senior national team as a replacement for the injured Ferran Torres, according to the Spanish national team.

Impact Espi's promotion comes immediately after a remarkable five-goal, two-assist performance in Spain U21s' 13-0 win over San Marino. The striker now has an opportunity to earn his first senior international minutes in the upcoming matches against Czechia and Croatia. Espi has remained behind Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid's center-forward hierarchy but has been highly efficient in limited club action, scoring twice from four shots in 25 minutes across four La Liga appearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Espi - Scores five for Spain U21s Espi scored five goals and provided two assists in Spain U21s' 13-0 win over San Marino, becoming the first player to score five times in a single match for the national team at th...

Impact Espi delivered a remarkable performance across the full 90 minutes, directly contributing to seven of Spain's 13 goals in the European Championship qualifier. The striker has remained behind Kylian Mbappe in Real Madrid's center-forward hierarchy but has been highly efficient in limited opportunities, scoring twice from four shots in just 25 minutes across four La Liga appearances. His prolific international outing strengthens his case for additional rotation minutes, though Mbappe remains firmly established as the first-choice striker.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid Daily: Asencio's surgery, Cestero's return and Mourinho's denial Mbappé shares his World Cup awards, Mastantuono reflects on Argentina, and the Clásico gets a dedicated match ball.