Ethan Mbappé returns to training ahead of Real Madrid clash | OneFootball

Bruno Génésio has confirmed in a press conference today that Ethan Mbappé (17) could be back among the matchday squad for Lille OSC’s visit to Le Havre AC on Saturday the 28th of September, following the midfielder’s return to training this week after he missed the last four games with a leg injury.

Génésio stated, “It’s obviously good [that Mbappé is back], it’s an area of the pitch where we really need [support].” The teenager’s presence had been missed as Lille are in the midst of a burgeoning injury crisis with Génésio unable to call on Samuel Umtiti, Ismaily, Nabil Bentaleb, Ngal’ayel Mukau and Hakon Haraldsson who are all out for the foreseeable future.

The lack of personnel has certainly not helped Lille as they travel to the Stade Océane in worrying form. The club are looking to end a run of five games across all competitions without a victory after they drew their last game (against RC Strasbourg Alsace) and lost the others.

The club will be hoping that the match against Le Havre will help the club build up some momentum ahead of the visit from Real Madrid on the 2nd of October, a game that had been billed as the clash of the Mbappé’s, although Kylian Mbappé’s (25) injury has scuppered that.

GFFN | Nick Hartland