Kylian Mbappé may not be able to play in the rest of the Euro 2024 group stage matches, but the French team is feeling positive about his broken nose not requiring surgery. The French Football Federation is looking into getting a special mask for Mbappé and will be monitoring his condition closely over the next 48 hours. Although he is expected to sit out the game against the Netherlands on Friday, there is hope that he will be able to play in their final Group D match against Poland next Tuesday.
Mbappé suffered a broken nose during a collision with Kevin Danso in the game against Austria, which France won 1-0. He was taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf and returned to the team base in Paderborn in the early hours of Tuesday. Despite the setback, Mbappé seems to be in good spirits, as he posted on social media asking for suggestions for masks to wear during his recovery.
The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, provided an update on Mbappé’s condition, stating that the initial reports from the doctors are positive and that surgery is not currently necessary. While it is still too early to determine his participation in the rest of the tournament, the team remains hopeful that he will be able to return to the field soon.
Danso, the player involved in the collision with Mbappé, offered his apologies and well wishes for the French star’s recovery. The incident overshadowed France’s victory in the opening round of the tournament, which was also marked by political discussions following President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call for a snap parliamentary election.
Despite Mbappé’s potential absence, the Netherlands goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen, remains unfazed, stating that France has a strong team with other talented forwards. He expressed confidence in his team’s ability to face France with or without Mbappé on the field.
Overall, while Mbappé’s injury may pose a challenge for France in the upcoming matches, the team’s optimism about his recovery and the support from fans and fellow players indicate a positive outlook for the remainder of the Euro 2024 tournament.