Reports suggest the fallout has been swift and severe. Members of Real Madrid’s medical staff have reportedly been dismissed following the incident, with the club scrambling to contain the damage — both medically and reputationally.
The controversy has also reopened broader concerns about player care and internal processes at elite clubs.
Adding fuel to the fire, former Real Madrid nutritionist Itziar Gonzalez launched a scathing attack on the club’s internal practices.
In a strongly worded Instagram post, she wrote:
“I’ve said it before, but it’s very easy to humiliate me to protect these people who work here to be friends. The worst part is that they’re still here,”
“Although I don’t know what’s worse: this, or the fact that they prescribe supplements based on free ChatGPT results.”
Reacting to Mbappe’s diagnosis, she added:
“Thank you, Kylian. I hope they recruit competent and educated people rather than ignorant, narcissistic, and well-connected individuals who only harm the guys.”