Decoding Why Kylian Mbappe Won’t Wear His France Flag Mask Vs Netherlands at Euros- Everything You Should Know

A warrior in his own way, Kylian Mbappe shows why he is the best soccer star in the world currently. The French player already proved last year that he is mentally a strong person after he came and took PSG to another Ligue Un title despite an earlier glitch with the team. This time, the star displayed a winning mentality for his national team after suffering a nasty injury against Austria in the first game of the Euro. With his nose fractured, the star was expected to wear a France flag-themed mask to protect the wounded area once he returned to the pitch. However, it now looks like that may not be possible, and here’s the reason why.

Further in the tournament, it is reported that Kylian Mbappe may not wear the tricolored mask because of UEFA’s existing rules. The regulating body mentions that “Medical equipment (e.g. head protection, face-masks, casts, kneepads or knee braces, elbow pads): Medical equipment worn on the field of play must be a single color and free of team and manufacturer identification,” allowing only uniform colored equipment on the field. This could protect against additional distractions and endorsements during the game.

Notably, Mbappe bulged into Austrian player Kevin Danso’s shoulder, leaving his nose bleeding in the 85th minute. The 25-year-old was seen wearing the tricolored mask during the training but will wear one that will comply with UEFA’s rules. The French Football Federation has already kept multiple uniform-colored masks ready to get him back on to the pitch.

With France being one favorite to win the Cup, the presence of the World Cup Golden Boot winner becomes significant. Their next frontier is the Dutch, who have a formidable force with a strong backline. The 2018 World Champions needed an own goal against Austria to take them through and missing Mbappe would concern the French fans.

Is Kylian Mbappe expected to play against the Netherlands?

Kylian Mbappe was replaced by Olivier Giroud but is expected to return, according to reports. The French coach Didier Deschamps recently stated, “We’ll do all we can to ensure that he’ll be available tomorrow,” claiming that Mbappe’s condition has improved. Nevertheless, according to the manager, the winger is not performing heavy exercises and is involved in light training.

In addition, the competition also holds an enormous weight for Mbappe’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year. Already winning the League Un, he also has 46 goals and 14 assists for club and country and could win the award if he wins the Euro. But can Mbappe take France to a European Championship after 24 years? Let us know in the comments.