Real Madrid: Mbappé “ improving ”, CWC Quarterfinal begins not confirmed

It is too early to say if Kylian Mbappé will start in the quarter-final match of Real Madrid Club of the World against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, said coach Xabi Alonso, while the French striker continues his recovery from gastroenteritis.

Mbappé made its debut in tournament on Tuesday when Real Madrid was ahead of Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals after missing the whole group phase.

“He improved. He improved in the past three days,” Alonso told journalists at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on Friday. “Tomorrow morning, we will decide if he will be part of the first 11.”

Mbappé came out of the bench as a substitute in the second half of the 1-0 victory of the Spanish part on Juventus in Miami on Tuesday, gaining wild applause in a scene that highlighted its world appeal during the tournament hosted by the United States.

Mbappé was briefly hospitalized at the start of the tournament, isolated from his teammates as he recovers.

The Alonso team relied on Gonzalo García to deputate in his absence, while the graduate of the 21 -year -old academy recorded three goals – including the winner of Tuesday – and a decisive pass in a performance in small groups during the competition.

“I think that (Garcia and Mbappé) could complement itself and if it is something necessary, it is not something on which I will close my eyes,” said Alonso.

They will face a Dortmund team in solid shape on Saturday, after the German team has retained a second half from Monterrey 2-1 this week to reserve its place in the last eight.

“Dortmund is a very good team. As soon as (coach Niko Kovac) was at the helm, they grew and developed and increasing,” said Alonso. “We are faced with a difficult opponent … it will be tight tomorrow.”