Mbappe says injury is behind him and all systems go for World Cup

Paris, France: French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is behind him and there had never b...

Paris, France: French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is “behind him” and there had never been a concern he would miss this year’s World Cup.

The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-day absence -- the longest of his career.

“There was a lot of frustration, anger and anxiety,” the French captain said.

Mbappe, who along with the French squad flew to the United States yesterday for friendlies against Brazil today and then Colombia Sunday, came on as a substitute for a few minutes in last week’s Champions League last-16 match at Manchester City.

He also played over 25 minutes for Real -- for whom he is top scorer this campaign with 38 goals in 34 appearances -- in the 3-2 derby win over Atletico on Sunday.