French star Kylian Mbappé received good news regarding his broken nose – he won’t require surgery! However, his participation in the upcoming match against the Netherlands remains up in the air.
Mbappé suffered the injury during a collision in France’s opening Euro 2024 win over Austria and was subbed off.
Initial reports suggested surgery might be necessary, but those fears have been quelled.
While surgery is avoided, Mbappé’s availability for the next game is unclear. Manager Didier Deschamps expressed concern and France will undoubtedly miss their star player if sidelined.
The situation adds complexity for France. Not only is Mbappé a key player for their championship aspirations, but the upcoming group stage includes tough opponents like the Netherlands and Poland.
Additionally, Mbappé picked up a yellow card during the Austria game, which carries over to the knockout stages. Another yellow card before the quarterfinals would result in a suspension – a risk France would like to avoid with their star player.
France will be hoping Mbappé recovers quickly, potentially with a protective mask, to avoid further disappointment for both player and country.
