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.

Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, but could be back for the final group stage game, coach Xabi Alonso said on Saturday.

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.