Panic in Paris As Top PSG Star Set to Miss Champions League Return Leg Against Real Madrid Through Injury

• Kylian Mbappe is a big doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid on Wednesday, March 9
• The 23-year-old France forward is said to have suffered a broken bone after a harsh tackle from a teammate in training
• Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal for PSG as the French side triumphed 1-0 over Real Madrid in the first-leg encounter in Paris

Kylian Mbappe is now a major doubt for Paris Saint-Germain as the French side prepares for the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 return-leg clash against Real Madrid.

The 23-year-old striker made the difference in the first-leg tie in Paris, scoring a late winner to hand PSG the advantage going into the reverse fixture.

According to a report via the Mirror, Mbappe is now in a race against time to get fit for the second leg after picking up an injury in training.

The World Cup winner was said to have suffered a heavy tackle from a teammate during PSG's preparations and might not be fully fit to face Real Madrid.

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Kylian Mbappe has been PSG's shining light this season as his 24 goals make him the club's top scorer ahead of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Angel Di Maria combined.

Pochettino hopes Mbappe will be a PSG player for a long time

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain coach, Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful Kylian Mbappe will decide to stay put at the French capital despite interests from Spain.

According to Spanish news outlet Marca, Mbappe has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, who unsuccessfully tried to sign him last summer.

The 23-year-old's contract at the Parc des Princes expires at the end of the season and is free to sign up with any team of his choice.

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The 23-year-old whose contract with the Ligue 1 side lapses at the end of the season has been offered a new two-year deal worth an incredible £800,000 per week after tax.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are desperate in signing the France international after he has scored 156 goals in 205 games for PSG since joining from Monaco in 2017.