June 10th 2024.
Kylian Mbappe, one of the star players on the France national team, was not in the starting lineup for their final warm-up game against Canada on Sunday. However, he reassured fans that there is no cause for concern about his fitness ahead of the Euro 2024 tournament.
The game ended in a goalless draw, with Mbappe only coming on for the last 15 minutes. This decision raised some eyebrows, especially since the 22-year-old had missed training the day before. With just nine days left until the Euros begin, there were worries that he might not be able to play in France's first match against Austria on June 17th.
It was reported that Mbappe had been struggling with a back problem, but he was deemed fit enough to make a late appearance in the game. Some sources also claimed that he had a knee injury, but when he left the stadium after the match, there were no visible signs of any issues. Mbappe reassured reporters that everything was going well as he made his way through the mixed zone.
France manager Didier Deschamps also downplayed any concerns about Mbappe's fitness, explaining that the bruising on his knee had improved. He went on to say that Mbappe had received a knock during the previous game and had received treatment to help him recover. Despite his desire to play in every game, there was no need to take any risks with his health.
Mbappe's new teammate at Real Madrid, Aurélien Tchouaméni, was also absent from the game against Canada. He is expected to miss the opening group match against Austria due to a foot injury that he sustained in May. He had also missed the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund as a result of this injury. It is unlikely that he will feature in the second group game against the Netherlands on June 21st, with N'Golo Kante expected to take his place in the starting lineup.
France has high hopes for Euro 2024, especially after their impressive run in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, their last Euros campaign ended in disappointment, with a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland in the round of 16. With Mbappe and the rest of the team fully focused on their goal, they are determined to bring home the trophy this time around.
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