Kylian Mbappe injury update: Will the French striker play against Bayern Munich in Champions League?

Mbappé left the game in the first half after clutching his right leg and rubbing the back of his left thigh.

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Considered among the best strikers in the world, Kylian Mbappe had a forgettable outing on Wednesday during Paris Saint-Germain vs Montpellier. From missing penalties, and rebounds, and opting to go out of the ground in the early-hours match, Kylian Mbappe had a nightmare match vs Montpellier. However, courtesy of Fabian Ruiz, Lionel Messi, and Warren Zaïre-Emery, PSG defeated Montpellier by 3-1. It gained massive confidence ahead of their clash against German giants Bayern Munich in the Champions League match. Although PSG won the match, it was Kylian Mbappe's injury that is stressing the fans. PSG vs Bayern Munich is among the important matches of the Champions League and Kylian Mbappe's injury might eclipse the French giant's dreams to lift the ultimate trophy.

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The France striker had an early spot-kick saved and then - after a reprieve - saw his retake cannon off the post, only for him to fire the rebound over an empty net. Mbappe limped off holding his hamstring soon after, less than a fortnight before PSG's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie with Bayern Munich. In layman's language, Mbappé left the game in the first half after clutching his right leg and rubbing the back of his left thigh. Kylian Mbappe looked in a massive pain when he fell on the ground. This worried fans and the football around the world started asking the club and its management whether French star striker will play against the German giants. Talking about Mbaape's injury update, PSG coach Christophe Galtier stated that it doesn't look serious and they're not too worried. “Is it a bruise? We don't know yet. It doesn't look very serious,” Galtier said after PSG won 3-1 to move five points clear atop the league. “We're not too worried," he added.Therefore, an official statement is likely to be announced on Mbappe's availability vs Bayern in the coming days.

PSG was awarded a penalty early in the game, but the goalkeeper saved Mbappé's first attempt and also the re-taken penalty. Mbappé then missed an open goal from the rebound. Mbappé, who is known for his penalty-taking skills, appeared shocked after the miss. Mbappé pointed to his leg following a challenge and was substituted in the 21st minute. He was able to walk off the field without assistance. The veteran central defender Sergio Ramos also left the game with an injury.

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Keeping Mbappe aside, Messi too missed a penalty on Wednesday. However, The Argentina star Messi tucked home PSG’s second goal with a typically neat finish in the 72nd after being set up by Fabián Ruiz, who put PSG ahead in the 55th. It was Messi’s 697th goal in Top 5 European Leagues, surpassing the record of Cristiano Ronaldo and achieved in 84 less games than the Portugal star.

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