Ibrahima Konaté, the Spanish Real Madrid player, left the French national team's camp after suffering a minor sprain in his right knee during Wednesday's training.
Konaté felt pain in his knee during the last training session with the French national team, before initial examinations confirmed that he was suffering from a minor sprain. The national team's coaching staff, in coordination with Real Madrid's medical team, decided to allow him to return to his club.
The French defender returned to the Spanish capital to undergo further examinations under the supervision of Real Madrid's medical staff, amid initial indications that the injury is not serious, while awaiting new assessments to determine his readiness for the upcoming match against Villarreal.
Due to Konaté's absence, Zinedine Zidane called up Lenny Yoro, a Manchester United defender, to join the French national team roster, giving the young player his first call-up to the senior national team after previously representing France at youth levels.
Konaté has become a key player in Real Madrid's lineup since joining the team and has regularly participated under José Mourinho at the beginning of the season, making his situation a point of interest for the club ahead of the resumption of club competitions.