June 17th 2024.
France fans were left feeling uneasy after a concerning incident involving their star player, Kylian Mbappe. The talented forward's participation in the rest of Euro 2024 is now in serious doubt after he was taken to the hospital for a broken nose. This unfortunate injury occurred in the final minutes of France's 1-0 victory over Austria in Dusseldorf on Monday night.
It all happened when Mbappe collided with defender Kevin Danso, resulting in a broken nose and a visibly blood-stained shirt. The medical team rushed to the pitch to attend to him and after some time, he was substituted and taken straight down the tunnel. This was a worrying sight for everyone, including his teammates and fans of Les Bleus.
Initially, it was thought that Mbappe could still continue playing with a face mask to protect his injury. However, video footage later showed him being taken to the University Hospital of Dusseldorf in an ambulance. Reports suggest that a decision will be made overnight on whether or not the 25-year-old will require emergency surgery, which could potentially rule him out for the rest of the tournament.
The images of Mbappe leaving the stadium to go to the hospital were shared on social media, causing even more concern for his well-being. In his post-match press conference, French manager Didier Deschamps shared a worrying update on the player, stating that he was not doing well and was with the medical staff.
"He's not doing well. His nose got badly hit, that's for sure. We need to check it out, but it seems quite complicated. Which is very unfortunate for us tonight," Deschamps said.
Former France team doctor Fabrice Bryand also weighed in on the situation, expressing that he believes Mbappe will be out for at least 10 days, but also adding that his participation in the rest of the Euros could be at risk.
Meanwhile, Mbappe's teammate and Chelsea legend N'Golo Kante, who was named player of the match for France's win, shared his concern for the injured player.
"We're worried to see Kylian leave the field like that. It's worrying. But we hope it's not too severe and that he's soon back with us," Kante said.
France's next match is against the Netherlands on Friday night, followed by their final Group D game against Poland on 25 June. The team and their fans will be anxiously waiting for updates on Mbappe's condition and hoping for a speedy recovery for their star player.
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