The debut of the French team at Euro 2024 left a bittersweet feeling for Deschamps’ team. In strictly football terms, the Gauls defeated Austria 1-0 and added the first three points.
The bad news is the extent of Mbappé’s injury, he had to leave the game early due to a cut on his nose that left many high-impact images.
After the match, the France coach confirmed what was expected: the forward suffered a fracture. “His nose is not right… Obviously that’s the negative side of tonight,” he declared.
According to ESPN, the French coaching staff has two alternatives: Mbappé could miss the entire group stage and play again later with a mask on or miss the entire tournament permanently.
“Obviously, the French team is not the same with or without him. I hope he can continue playing, but we have to prepare in case we have to do it without him. “If the news is not good, we will have to continue without him,” Deschamps added.
France’s next match will be on Friday, June 21, against the Netherlands, which has also just won its debut against Poland. Whoever emerges victorious from that match would practically be assured of first place in the group.
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