There is growing concern at the Santiago Bernabéu that the international break could result in relapses and the loss of their leaders at a crucial point in the season.

The situation surrounding Kylian Mbappé is particularly alarming. The French forward only returned to action this week in the match against Manchester City after missing three weeks due to a knee issue. Real believe Kylian needs a gentle return to action, not demanding fixtures with the national team. Nevertheless, Didier Deschamps ignored the club's requests and included the striker in the France squad for the upcoming friendlies.

The scenario around Jude Bellingham is equally tense. The Englishman has been out of the "Merengues" lineup since early February with a serious hamstring injury. Jude has yet to play a single minute since then, but this did not stop the England coaching staff from calling him up to the squad. According to the source, Madrid insiders have branded this decision "irresponsible," considering the player has not yet regained match fitness.

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