During France’s 1-0 victory over Austria in the Euro 2024 tournament, superstar Kylian Mbappe suffered a horrific injury that appeared to break his nose. The incident occurred as France led by a single goal when Mbappe went up for an aerial challenge, only for his face to collide brutally with the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso.
The impact was immediately apparent, with blood dripping through Mbappe’s fingers as he clutched his nose, signaling serious damage. Despite the efforts of medical staff to stem the bleeding with a nose plug, their attempts proved futile. When Mbappe stood up, it was clear from the camera footage that his nose was severely bent out of shape.
Mbappe had been instrumental in France’s lead, playing a crucial role in the decisive own goal scored by Austria’s Maximilian Wober just before halftime. The new Real Madrid star showcased his speed and skill by outpacing Phillipp Mwene and delivering a dangerous cross into the box, leading to the own goal.
Later in the match, Mbappe had a golden opportunity to score himself when he broke through on goal, but uncharacteristically missed the target while trying to curl the ball into the far corner.
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The drama didn’t end with his injury. Mbappe received a yellow card for his actions following the incident. As he left the pitch for treatment, France was preparing to bring on substitutes Olivier Giroud and Youssouf Fofana.
However, the referee ignored the players waiting on the sidelines, prompting Mbappe to take matters into his own hands. He re-entered the field without permission and immediately sat down to force a stoppage, ensuring his team wasn’t left defending their slim lead with only ten players.
Despite France’s deep pool of talent, their ambitions for Euro 2024 glory heavily rely on Mbappe’s presence and performance.
The injury has cast a shadow of uncertainty over his availability for the upcoming crucial group matches against the Netherlands and Poland.
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While it’s almost certain that he will have to play with a protective mask for the remainder of the tournament, the extent of the injury and its impact on his performance remains a major concern for manager Didier Deschamps and French fans alike.
The entire nation is hopeful that Mbappe’s injury isn’t severe enough to sideline him, as his contributions are vital to France’s success in the competition.