Kylian Mbappe is not going to require surgical procedure however will put on a protecting masks upon his return to the sector, as confirmed by the French Football Federation (FFF).
The France captain sustained a damaged nostril throughout his crew’s 1-0 Euro 2024 victory over Austria on Monday.
The damage occurred when Mbappe’s head collided violently with the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso as they contested an aerial ball late within the Group D opener in Duesseldorf.
Despite leaving the pitch within the ninetieth minute with blood flowing from his nostril, Mbappe is about to make his comeback with added safety.
Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, advised reporters that Mbappe would “not require an operation.”
A press release printed by the FFF confirmed the extent of the damage, saying Mbappe had undergone checks at a hospital in Duesseldorf earlier than rejoining the France squad at their base in Paderborn, a two-hour drive to the east.
“A mask will be made which will allow (Mbappe) to contemplate a return to action after a period of treatment,” the FFF mentioned.
However, it isn’t clear if which means Mbappe will be capable to play in France’s subsequent recreation, in opposition to the Netherlands in Leipzig on Friday.
France coach Didier Deschamps was not optimistic when he spoke to reporters after Monday’s match, which was determined by a Maximilian Woeber personal objective late within the first half.
“He is in a bad way. He is not well. His nose is a mess, that’s for sure. That is the black mark of the evening for us,” Deschamps mentioned of Mbappe.
Play had initially continued after the unintentional collision, with Mbappe susceptible within the opposition field till Austria goalkeeper Patrick Pentz signaled to the referee that the Frenchman required consideration.
Mbappe was handled by the France medical crew and his white shirt was streaked with blood as he wandered down the touchline holding his nostril.
The new Real Madrid signing got here again onto the pitch and promptly sat down because the referee brandished a yellow card in his route for re-entering the sector of play with out permission.
Mbappe was then changed by veteran attacker Olivier Giroud.
“It is not a little scratch. I know he is always being talked about but I can’t say more,” Deschamps added, earlier than expressing hope that his star participant wouldn’t be sidelined for any size of time.
“I have always said that the France team will be stronger with Kylian in it.”
Deschamps was at the least happy with the end result, as France kicked off with a victory of their quest to win a primary European Championship title since 2000.
“It is good to start with a victory against such opponents,” he mentioned.
“We might and will have accomplished higher with sure alternatives. But total, it was optimistic, and we confirmed we have been up for the battle as nicely.
“That is important. We have quality and talent, but we need to remain solid as well.”
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