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Metro
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Shearer makes Alexander-Arnold prediction after 'disappointing' Real debut
Alan Shearer has 'no doubt' that Trent Alexander-Arnold will bounce back after his 'disappointing' debut for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. However, the legendary striker is not convinced that Real can win the tournament after they struggled in their opening game in the USA. Following his highly-divisive Liverpool exit, Alexander-Arnold make his much-anticipated debut for Los Blancos on Wednesday against Al-Hilal. The Spanish giants were expected to ease to victory against the Saudi Pro League side but were held to a 1-1 draw after Federico Valverde had an injury-time penalty saved. Withdrawn after 65 minutes, the England right-back was solid yet unspectacular, struggling to make an offensive impact, though Shearer doesn't believe there's any cause for concern. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'I think it's clearly going to take time to get used to a new manager, new sort of ideas, what he wants to do,' the former England captain said on The Rest is Football podcast. 'Obviously, Trent is going to take time to understand and to get used to his surroundings, that's only normal. But he'll have bigger and better days than that. 'I think he'll be pleased that it's out of the way. He may be disappointed that he didn't do so well, the team didn't do so well, didn't get the right result. It'll get better there's no doubt.' The Al-Hilal draw also marked the debut of Real's new manager Xabi Alonso, who replaces Carlo Ancelotti after winning an invincible league and cup double with Bayer Leverkusen. Real went into the revamped Club World Cup as the favourites, with Shearer adding: 'They obviously want to do well and go deep into the tournament and win this tournament. 'Incredible day. To have made my debut for Real Madrid, it's something that I think almost every player dreams of. To be able to achieve that is huge for me,' the 26-year-old told DAZN after the Al-Hilal draw. 'Of course, there's some disappointment in there to have not won the game. 'That's the mentality you need to have as a Real Madrid player, to want and expect to win every game we play in. 'We're disappointed not to have done that, but there were a lot of positives, especially in the second half.' 'Whether they will have enough to win it, whether he [Alonso] will have enough time to get his ideas across to win it is another thing. I suspect maybe not. More Trending 'But they've hired him for how successful he's been. One of the big things that he has to get across is how he can manage the big superstars, the big egos at one of if not the biggest football club in the world.' Fellow England legend Gary Lineker concurred, saying: 'It'll be interesting to see if a relatively inexperienced manager, although a successful manager, can stand up, because you've got some big players there with huge egos and you've got to get them to buy into something. 'He has a certain way of playing, I'm sure he's flexible on that and you have to make do with what you've got. But it will be fascinating to see how it pans out, just in this tournament let alone the season to come.' Alexander-Arnold will next be in action when Real Madrid take on Mexican side Pachuca on Sunday before their final Group H clash against Red Bull Salzburg of Austria. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Cole Palmer makes surprise admission as he explains shirt number change MORE: Club World Cup match suspended again with fans told to leave stands and 'get inside' MORE: Timothy Weah reveals Juventus stars were forced into 'weird' Donald Trump meeting
Sinar Daily
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Real Madrid star Mbappe released from hospital
Mbappe, who is in the USA at the Club World Cup, had what the club called "an acute case of gastroenteritis" and was taken in for tests and treatment. 20 Jun 2025 11:16am French striker Mbappe missed his team's Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, a 1-1 draw in Xabi Alonso's first game at the helm. - AFP file photo MIAMI - Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been released from hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, the Spanish giants said on Thursday. Mbappe, who is in the USA at the Club World Cup, had what the club called "an acute case of gastroenteritis" and was taken in for tests and treatment. French striker Mbappe missed his team's Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, a 1-1 draw in Xabi Alonso's first game at the helm. - AFP file photo "Our player Kylian Mbappe was discharged from hospital this afternoon and has returned to the Real Madrid training camp," Los Blancos said in a statement. "Mbappe will continue with specific medical treatment and will gradually return to the team's activities," they added. French striker Mbappe missed his team's Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, a 1-1 draw in Xabi Alonso's first game at the helm. Alonso said on Tuesday the 26-year-old forward had been "feeling a little better" after illness in the run up to the match in Miami. Madrid B-team player Gonzalo Garcia, 21, started in Mbappe's stead and opened the scoring for Real Madrid against their Saudi Arabian opponents. Madrid's second match in Group H is on Sunday June 22 against Mexican side Pachuca in Charlotte. Mbappe finished as the European Golden Shoe winner in his first season at Real Madrid with 31 goals in La Liga, but Los Blancos finished the season without a major trophy. - AFP
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Kylian Mbappe health update after Real Madrid star taken to hospital at Club World Cup
KYLIAN MBAPPE has been discharged from hospital. The 2 Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid's clash with Al-Hilal Credit: PA Symptoms of acute gastroenteritis include diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite and abdominal pain and cramping. In a short statement on Thursday afternoon, Real Madrid confirmed that the Frenchman had been discharged. It read: " "Mbappe will continue with specific medical treatment and will gradually return to team activity." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The former Following the match, Alonso said: "I don't know if Mbappe will be back for the next game. We'll see. "He wasn't doing well in the last two days. He's sick." Mbappe remains a major doubt for Real Madrid's second Club World Cup match against Mexican side Pachuca in Charlotte on Sunday. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 2 Mbappe last trained on June 15 Credit: Reuters Alonso's men will then head to Philadelphia for an all-European clash with Austrians RB Salzburg next Thursday. Mbappe was last pictured in Real Madrid training last Sunday. The Real Madrid adidas home kit for 2025-26 season The 2018 World Cup winner, who scored 31 LaLiga goals during his debut campaign in Spain, was in action for his country during the recent international break. His most recent appearance came in a Nations League clash with Germany on June 8. Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US. Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the tournament... INFO Everything you need to know ahead of the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Kylian Mbappé hospitalized after being diagnosed with gastroenteritis: What does this mean for FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis, the club announced on Thursday. According to a report, his hospitalization has cast serious doubt over his participation in the remainder of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Mbappé, who missed Madrid's opening 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, had been experiencing fever and gastrointestinal symptoms since Tuesday. According to the report, a club source revealed that the World Cup winner was immediately separated from the rest of the team and taken to the hospital on Wednesday for testing and treatment, as per The Guardian. The club issued an official statement where they shared Kylian Mbappé was suffering from acute gastroenteritis and was admitted to a hospital 'in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment'. The club, however, has not specified how long the forward is expected to stay away. A club source told the Guardian that Mbappé has been ruled out of the group stage, which includes upcoming matches against Pachuca on Sunday and RB Salzburg next Friday. The illness, commonly referred to as the stomach flu, typically involves symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It can significantly impact physical performance. Also read: Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia scores goal in FIFA Club World Cup debut vs Al-Hilal - Watch Mbappé's absence is a blow for the first edition of the revamped Club World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is aiming for this tournament to be as popular as the Champions League and Premier League. Over 62,000 fans showed up for Wednesday's match, hoping to catch Mbappé play. Instead, they ended up watching Madrid draw with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, which was a letdown, the ET report added. Reportedly, the hospitalization is bad timing for Mbappé, especially since he just dealt with a broken nose during the European Championship last year and had to play with a mask on. He has been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis, a stomach infection that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. He missed the opening match and has reportedly been ruled out of the group stage. His availability for later matches is still unclear. He began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday and was hospitalized on Wednesday. As of now, he is not expected to feature in either game, though his condition is being monitored.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Club World Cup: Why did Kylian Mbappe miss Real Madird's game against Al-Hilal?
Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid's game vs Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup (Image via Getty Images) Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized in the United States due to an acute case of gastroenteritis, the club confirmed on Thursday. The French forward missed Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal, which ended in a 1-1 draw, marking Xabi Alonso's first match as head coach. '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,' Real Madrid said in an official statement. Mbappe, 26, had been feeling unwell in the days leading up to the match in Miami, with Alonso noting earlier that the striker was "feeling a little better" but still not fully fit. He also missed training on Tuesday with a fever and in his absence during the game on Wednesday, 21-year-old Madrid B-team player Gonzalo Garcia started and scored the opening goal against the Saudi Arabian side. Poll Do you think Real Madrid can perform well without Mbappe in the Club World Cup? Yes, they have a strong team No, they need Mbappe Real Madrid's next fixture in Group H is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, against Mexican club Pachuca in Charlotte. The recovery timeline for gastroenteritis varies, and it remains uncertain if Mbappe will be available for that match. Ground Zero: reporter Sahil Malhotra heads to Leeds for India vs England Test series Mbappe finished last season as the European Golden Shoe winner, netting 31 goals in La Liga during his debut campaign with Los Blancos, though the club ended the season trophyless. His health and availability will be closely monitored as Real Madrid aims to progress in the Club World Cup. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
