Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappé Set To Miss Next France Game

France captain, Kylian Mbappé, is likely to miss France’s next game at Euro 2024 after suffering a broken nose in their opening match of the tournament.

The French Football Federation has confirmed that the forward will not require surgery for his injury, which would have forced him to miss the competition. Instead, he will wear a customized mask upon his return.

Despite Mbappé’s hopes of playing, he remains a significant uncertainty for their upcoming match against the Netherlands scheduled for Friday.

France is unwilling to take any chances with Mbappé, considering his importance for the rest of the tournament. As a result, he is unlikely to feature in Friday’s game and is expected to make his return against Poland on June 25 if required.

France secured a 1-0 victory against Group D rivals Austria on Monday, signaling a strong start for Didier Deschamps’ team as they strive for another major title following their triumph at the 2018 World Cup.

Mbappé, who was taken to hospital in Düsseldorf after the match, posted on social media: “Any ideas for a mask?”

FFF president Phillipe Diallo expressed optimism at a news conference on Tuesday about Mbappé’s potential return to the European Championship.

“You saw it, he had this injury to his nose, the news is rather reassuring,” Diallo said. “There won’t be an operation in the short term. Concerning his return, it is premature today to give a timetable, we’re going to wait for the latest information from the doctor this morning.”

“Everyone returned late from Düsseldorf, so we will wait for developments. But the information is quite positive regarding the operation which would have permanently removed him from the tournament, which is not the case.”

Austria defender, Kevin Danso, conveyed a message of sympathy to France forward Mbappé on Tuesday following their collision.

Kylian Mbappé Colliding His Nose On Kevin Danso (Austria) In Euro 2024

“I wish him a good recovery and I hope he can quickly get back on the pitch,” Danso said on social media.

“To French supporters: I am sorry that Kylian Mbappe was injured from our duel,” added Danso, whose back was turned when Mbappe’s face struck his shoulder.