Real Madrid says forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis. World Cup winner Mbappe missed Madrid’s opening game at the Club World Cup against Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in Miami on Wednesday because of a fever.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has been hospitalized “to treat an acute case of gastroenteritis,” the club announced Thursday.

Kylian Mbappe’s Club World Cup campaign has been hit with an unexpected setback just days into the tournament.The French star was hospitalised on Wednesday after falling ill with acute