Kylian Mbappé ‘Feeling Better’ After Injury, Could Play vs. Netherlands
France national team coach Didier Deschamps has yet to rule out Kylian Mbappé for Friday’s Euro 2024 match against the Netherlands.
Deschamps shared with reporters that the Real Madrid forward is “feeling better” following his injury. “Everything is going well, after the shock we had,” he said. “He was able to take part in some light exercises yesterday and that will be the same this evening. We’ll do all we can to ensure that he’ll be available tomorrow.”
Mbappé suffered a broken nose in the late stages of France’s 1-0 win over Austria to open the tournament. The prognosis initially did not look promising for his participation in the remaining group stage matches. ESPN’s Julien Laurens reported that he would likely miss the game against the Dutch. Additionally, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo mentioned that it was “reassuring” Mbappé wouldn’t require immediate surgery but stated, “it’s a bit too early to give a timetable” for his return.
If France manages to secure a victory over the Netherlands, it would likely ensure their place in the knockout stage, reducing the need to heavily rely on their star player.
Mbappé had an impressive season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 27 goals and providing seven assists in 29 Ligue 1 appearances. He also excelled in the Champions League, netting eight goals in 12 starts. Despite his injury, he remains one of the top contenders for the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goalscorer.
Although Mbappé’s broken nose might hinder his chances for individual accolades, his return to the pitch with a protective mask could be pivotal for France’s aspirations of winning their first European title since 2000.
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