Kylian Mbappe's Euro 2024 Fate Uncertain After Nose Injury

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June 19, 2024 · 1 min read

Kylian Mbappe's Euro 2024 Fate Uncertain After Nose Injury
Football | June 19, 2024
Kylian Mbappe's had a hand in France's winner against Austria before being taken off with a broken nose. (Image: Getty)

Kylian Mbappe’s participation in France’s upcoming match against the Netherlands remains uncertain following his nose injury during their Euro 2024 opener. The 25-year-old striker sustained the injury after colliding with Austria’s Kevin Danso, forcing him off the field in Monday’s 1-0 victory. Medical scans at a hospital in Dusseldorf promptly confirmed the nose break before he rejoined the national team.

The French Football Federation (FFF) announced that Mbappe does not require surgery and will wear a protective mask. They expect to provide an update on his condition on Wednesday. Despite his injury, Mbappe played a crucial role in France’s winning goal against Austria, as his cross led to an own goal by defender Max Wober.

France manager Didier Deschamps expressed concern for Kylian Mbappe’s well-being in a post-match conference, noting that the star player was not in good spirits. Mbappe has scored 47 goals in 80 appearances for France but has not scored in a European Championship. After the tournament concludes, he is set to join Real Madrid.

Former Spain international Cesc Fabregas, who has experience playing with a similar injury, believes wearing a protective mask upon his return will not adversely affect Mbappe’s performance. Fabregas is confident that the mask might be uncomfortable initially but should not hinder Mbappe’s ability to play effectively.