"Mbappe is reportedly facing up to three weeks on the sidelines with a problematic knee injury, leaving Madrid without their talisman for Thursday's Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid. Alonso's side will first have to deal with Betis, aiming for a fourth straight league win to cut Barcelona's four-point lead at the top-flight summit. And the Madrid boss hopes his team can use their Club World Cup experience without Mbappe to find a solution once again."
""But we'll certainly miss him because his performance has been impressive, not only because of the goals but also because of his influence. "Injuries are never welcome, but we have to have a lot of faith in those who will start tomorrow and those who will play on Thursday against Atletico. "We are a squad; the unity and trust are mutual. Solidity and team spirit are fundamental.""
""We'll keep pushing the timeline," Alonso said when pressed on the Frenchman's return. "It's largely about how he feels, and we're going to do everything possible to get him back as soon as possible. "When will that be? That's the question. I don't know. I'll give you a clearer answer at the next pre-match press conference."
Real Madrid face the immediate challenge of finding ways to win without Kylian Mbappe after a knee problem that could sideline him for up to three weeks. The club will meet Real Betis aiming for a fourth consecutive league victory to narrow Barcelona's four-point lead. Several other players are also unavailable, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal. Madrid previously performed well at the Club World Cup without Mbappe and will rely on squad unity, solidity, team spirit and faith in replacements. Return timelines will be assessed match by match based on how Mbappe feels.
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