Kylian Mbappe will likely return Thursday against Salzburg after being sidelined from Real Madrid’s first two Club World Cup games, according to coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso told The Associated Press, after the team's 3-1 win over Pachuca on Sunday,

Kylian Mbappe was released from the hospital Thursday after being treated for an acute case of gastroenteritis. He trained at the club's hotel Friday.

Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé is "better" as he recovers from gastroenteritis, with Real Madrid hoping to have the star forward available for their last Club World Cup group game against RB Salzburg. Mbappé was absent on Wednesday as Madrid drew 1-1 with Al Hilal in their opening game in Group H, after being hospitalised this week.