Mbappe Calls Perez, Rejects Real Madrid Medical Staff Over Knee Dispute
Mbappe contacts Perez to reject club medical staff
Kylian Mbappe, the France captain and Real Madrid forward, has reportedly called president Florentino Perez directly to express his lack of faith in the club’s internal medical team.
After battling a persistent knee injury since December, the 27-year-old forward told Perez he no longer wishes to be treated by Madrid’s staff and demanded to work exclusively with his trusted PSG medic Christophe Baudot.
Breakdown in trust and wrong‑leg reports
The relationship soured after explosive reports claimed Real Madrid’s medical team initially focused treatment on the wrong leg, fuelling the “wrong knee” controversy.
Although Mbappe has publicly downplayed those specific claims, sources say the situation has reached a point of no return, with the player feeling his long‑term health is jeopardised by a rushed recovery process.
Camavinga misdiagnosis highlights wider issue
The problem is not isolated to Mbappe. Eduardo Camavinga’s absence from several matches in December 2025 was due to a misdiagnosis: the club’s staff X‑rayed his right foot despite an injury to his left ankle.
- Injured left ankle on 3 December in a 3‑0 win vs Athletic Club.
- Substituted after 69 minutes, pain persisted.
- MRI performed on right foot; declared fit.
- Missed matches vs Alaves (LaLiga), Manchester City (Champions League) and Talavera (Copa del Rey).
- Returned to action on 20 December, coming on late vs Sevilla.
The L'Equipe report notes that trust between the medical department and the Real Madrid squad has been broken for several years.
What comes next for Mbappe and Los Blancos?
Despite the drama in the Spanish capital, Mbappe has joined up with his international teammates for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia. After that, he will return to Madrid to prepare for the Liga match against Mallorca.
Real Madrid currently trail Barcelona by four points in the Liga title race.
The situation has reached a point of no return.
