Kylian Mbappe has been spotted in training with France wearing a new facemask after breaking his nose against Austria.
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Mbappe broke nose last time outCould return to action against the NetherlandsStriker wearing mask in trainingWHAT HAPPENED?
Mbappe has been spotted wearing a mask in France training after breaking his nose at Euro 2024. The Real Madrid superstar is hoping to return to action on Friday against the Netherlands and has been wearing a facemask in France colours ahead of the game.
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The 2018 World Cup winner is arguably the best player in the world and having him available is key to France's chances of winning this year's Euros. National boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed the 25-year-old will need to have surgery after the tournament in Germany but has also hinted he could be fit to face the Netherlands on Friday. It remains to be seen how it will affect his performances in the coming games.
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The new Real Madrid recruit, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month, has proven to a key player for the French over the years. He has scored 47 goals in 80 caps, helped them win the 2018 World Cup, and reach the 2022 World Cup final.
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It remains to be seen if Mbappe will play against the Dutch on Friday, but he is certainly likely to be ready for their final group stage game against Poland on Tuesday. The French won their Euros opener 1-0 against Austria.