Kylian Mbappe's new physique worries fans as Real Madrid star returns to training after losing FIVE KILOS from virus
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Kylian Mbappe has returned to training after his illness
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The Frenchman is hoping to be fit in time for Real Madrid's final Club World Cup group stage game
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However, the Frenchman has been hugely affected by his illness.
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Fans have now expressed concern for him, with one person writing on social media: "He really needs to rest."
While another said: "So obvious, let's just give him time to recover fully."
It is believed that he could have contracted the virus back in Madrid before flying to the US earlier this month.
He began feeling unwell after the club's second training session in Miami.
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Mbappe is now hoping to return in time for
Los Blancos currently sit at the top of Group H with four points from two games.
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They were
Mbappe was absent for both of the matches.
At the weekend, new Real Madrid manager
"We have to wait. Now we're going back to Florida and we'll see how he is. We're waiting for him."
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SOME of the world's biggest clubs are in action at this summer's Club World Cup in the United States!
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.
The likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane are showcasing their skills to packed crowds across the US.
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