June 20th 2024.
There's some good news for France's football team as they prepare for their Euro 2024 match against Netherlands on Friday. It seems that star player Kylian Mbappe, who suffered a broken nose during their recent game against Austria, might still be able to play. Despite being taken off the field with blood on his shirt, Mbappe is not expected to have surgery and could even wear a protective mask for the rest of the tournament.
Initially, it was thought that Mbappe would definitely miss the Friday match, but he surprised everyone by returning to the training pitch on Wednesday. While he did have a bandage over his nose, he was still able to participate in some light training. And to everyone's relief, he was with the rest of the French squad when they arrived in Leipzig on Thursday afternoon. What's even more impressive is that he wasn't wearing any bandages or masks as he got off the team bus.
Later this evening, Mbappe is expected to train with the team and his manager, Didier Deschamps, will provide an update on his condition. In a press conference, Deschamps shared, "Everything is going in the right direction after the major shock he had with the consequences of course." He also confirmed that Mbappe will be wearing a protective mask during the game.
It's been a rollercoaster of a week for the French team, with several players facing injuries. William Saliba, who played in Monday's game and impressed Deschamps, sat out of training on Wednesday due to some minor pain in his ankle. Dayot Upamecano and Theo Hernandez also had minor issues and trained separately from the team. However, all eyes will be on them during Thursday's training session to see if they can join the rest of the squad.
Despite the setbacks, the French team remains hopeful and focused. They know that every player is essential for their success in the tournament. And with Mbappe's possible return to the field, their chances are even better. As Deschamps confidently stated, "It's moving in the right direction to make sure he can be available tomorrow." So, all that's left to do is wait and see if Mbappe and the rest of the team will be ready to take on Netherlands in their crucial match on Friday.
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