France's opening match of the European Championship ended in a 1-0 win over Austria, but their victory was undone Kylian Mbappe injury Which seemed to threaten his future involvement.
Real Madrid's new boy She collided with Austrian centre-back Kevin Danso while competing for the ball in the air and broke his nose. He was lying on the pitch with blood streaming from his nose and had to be replaced before being taken to Düsseldorf University Hospital to undergo tests.
The diagnosis of a broken nose was confirmed during X-ray examinations at the hospital, the French Football Federation announced in a statement issued in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
How long will Kylian Mbappe be out of action?
The French Football Federation confirmed that although Mbappe faces a short period on the sidelines, He will not need to undergo surgery immediately. Surgery could have kept him out of action for at least ten days, which is a long absence in the context of a month-long competition.
The French Federation confirmed that a mask will be made for him so that he can return as quickly as possible. However, barring a last minute surprise, Mbappe will not play on Friday against the Netherlands in Leipzig. The Frenchman should be ready to take part in the final round of group stage matches against them Poland next Tuesday.
News of Mbappe's potential return will calm the nerves of waiting French fans who watched their team toil for victory in the opening match of the tournament.
Having already played his first match, French coach Didier Deschamps was unable to call upon a substitute, even if Mbappé was ruled out throughout the competition. Even in this hugely talented squad, there is no one who can claim to be a suitable replacement for the 25-year-old, and his absence will give opposition teams real confidence.
