By Nurullahi Babangida
Kylian Mbappe has been discharged from hospital after the Real Madrid star fell ill at the Club World Cup.
Mbappe had missed Real Madrid’s opening match of the tournament on Wednesday due to an illness.
An update from the club on Thursday confirmed Mbappe had been admitted to hospital.
‘Our player Kylian Mbappe is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to hospital in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment,’ a statement read.
But the France captain is thought to be recovering, with the club announcing on Thursday evening that he is set to continue with ‘specific medical treatment’ away from hospital.
Mbappe could yet return to the competition, with the club suggesting that the player ‘will gradually return to team activity.