Mbappe To Play Rest Of EURO 2024 In Protective Mask
Kylian Mbappe will have to play the rest of EURO 2024 in a protective mask after breaking his nose in their opening game against Austria on Sunday.
France won 1-0 on the night, with Mbappe playing a crucial role in the goal as his cross was headed into his own net by Austria defender Max Wober.
Mbappe was forced to leave the field on the cusp of full time when he was left with a bloodied nose after colliding with Austria defender Kevin Danso.
France have confirmed the 25-year-old will not require surgery on his injury but he could be a doubt for their next game against Netherlands on Friday.
On Tuesday, French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo, told a press conference the verdict on Mbappé: “Concerning his participation in the rest of the tournament, it is a bit premature to decide that. The news coming from the doctors is more positive than not and luckily he doesn’t need surgery which would rule him out completely for the rest of the tournament.”
Mbappe also took to social media, seeing the bright side to his injury, with a post on X saying: "Any ideas for masks?"
Mbappe is still looking to score his first goal in a European Championship.
