Kylian Mbappe, the star forward and captain of the French national team, is training with a broken nose just days before France's crucial Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands in Leipzig.
The 25-year-old sustained the injury during France's opening victory against Austria on Monday when his nose collided with Austrian defender Kevin Danso's shoulder, leading to a dramatic exit with a bloodied shirt.
Despite the setback, Mbappe didn’t miss the entirety of Wednesday's group training. Initially attending with his nose plastered, he worked closely with a fitness coach, engaging in short passes before joining his teammates for a shooting drill.
However, the team's coaching staff has labeled his participation as \"doubtful\" for the upcoming match. Following medical evaluations at a Düsseldorf hospital, the French Football Federation confirmed that Mbappe will not require surgery. Instead, he will don a protective mask, allowing him to return to action after a brief period of treatment.
If Mbappe remains sidelined, Olivier Giroud, France's all-time leading scorer, is poised to take his place in the Friday showdown against the Netherlands. Both teams currently lead Group D, with the Netherlands having secured a 2-1 victory over Poland in their opening match.
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Mbappe partially trains two days before France Euro clash with Dutch
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