France’s star striker Kylian Mbappe sustained a facial injury during their Euro 2024 Group D match against Austria at the Dusseldorf Arena. The incident occurred when Mbappe collided with Austria’s Kevin Danso, leaving the World Cup winner in obvious pain.
After being substituted, Mbappe was taken to a hospital in Dusseldorf for further evaluation. The France’s Football Federation released a statement confirming the severity of the injury and outlining the treatment plan.
“He will undergo treatment in the coming days, without undergoing surgery immediately,” the statement said. “A mask will be made so as to allow the number 10 of the French team to consider resuming competition after a period devoted to treatment.”
While the exact duration of Mbappe’s recovery remains unclear, the possibility of him wearing a mask to protect his injury has emerged. The statement suggests that Mbappe’s participation in the rest of Euro 2024 may be contingent on the healing process and his ability to adapt to playing with a mask.
Images captured during the match showed Mbappe’s nose bloodied and swollen, underscoring the severity of the impact. Following the incident, Mbappe took to social media, humorously asking for mask suggestions with a post on X: “Any ideas for masks?”
Despite the injury, France has confirmed that Mbappe has rejoined the squad at their training camp. However, the extent of his participation in upcoming matches remains uncertain. Fans and the French team anxiously await updates on his recovery, hoping for a swift return of the star player to the field.
