Kylian Mbappe, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced that an update on his fitness would be provided on Wednesday. This came after Mbappe suffered a nose break during France’s opening Euro 2024 game against Austria. The 25-year-old was seen wearing a protective bandage during training, initially alone. It is unclear whether Mbappe will be able to play in France’s second group match against the Netherlands on Friday.
During the game against Austria, Mbappe collided with defender Kevin Danso’s shoulder while making an aerial challenge. He was substituted and taken to the hospital in Dusseldorf, where his nose break was confirmed before rejoining his teammates. Following the incident, Mbappe was booked for returning to the pitch and sitting down, causing play to halt momentarily. Danso expressed his regret for the injury he caused to Mbappe and wished him a speedy recovery.
The FFF noted that a protective mask would be made for Mbappe to wear during games. Recent reports suggest that Mbappe has signed with Real Madrid after his Paris St-Germain contract expired this summer. France’s final group game against Poland is scheduled for Tuesday following their match against the Netherlands on Friday.
France captain Kylian Mbappe returned to training on Wednesday after breaking his nose in France’s opening Euro 2024 game against Austria. The 25-year-old was seen wearing a protective bandage during the session, training initially alone. It is unclear whether Mbappe will be able to play in France’s second group match against the Netherlands on Friday.
The French Football Federation (FFF) indicated that an update on Mbappe’s fitness would be provided on Wednesday. The incident occurred when Mbappe collided with defender Kevin Danso’s shoulder during an aerial challenge in the game against Austria. He was substituted and taken to the hospital in Dusseldorf, where the nose break was confirmed before rejoining his teammates.
The FFF noted that a protective mask would be made for Mbappe to wear during games following the incident, which caused play to halt momentarily. During this time, Danso expressed regret for causing harm and wished for a quick recovery of his teammate.
Mbappe recently signed with Real Madrid after his Paris St-Germain contract expired this summer.
France’s final group game against Poland is scheduled for Tuesday following their match against