Will Kylian Mbappe Play vs Netherlands? Every Update on His Brutal Nose Injury Amid Operation Woes

An own goal from Maximilian Woeber meant that France kickstarted their Euro 2024 campaign with a win. Yet, the headline was dominated by Kylian Mbappe, not for his soccer brilliance but for the brutal injury. In the match’s closing stages, the newly unveiled Real Madrid star was left with a bloodied nose. The extent of the injury left the fans concerned.

Soon, former doctor of the French team Fabrice Bryand made a shocking claim. Bryand said, “It could stop his participation in the Euros.” But now, new updates have emerged on the mercurial Kylian Mbappe. Is it consistent with what Bryand predicted? Let’s find out.

Has Kylian Mbappe broken his nose?

In the final minutes against Austria, Kylian Mbappe contested a header against defender Kevin Danso in the penalty box. The Austrian’s shoulder collided heavily with Mbappe’s face, who immediately started bleeding. The blood-stained onto his white shirt and the play was stopped for medical attention. After leaving the pitch, the forward returned in an attempt to carry on. Unfortunately, the pain was too much and the attacker was given a yellow card for time wasting! Soon, he was substituted by Olivier Giroud.

Following the game, Kylian Mbappe returned to the base camp. There he was treated by a team of Franck Le Gall and his staff, who indeed confirmed that the forward had a ‘nose fracture.‘ With France having a crucial game against the Netherlands on the 22nd, it looked like Kingsley Coman would partner Ousmane Dembele while Mbappe undergoes surgery. But no, as per the plan, Mbappe will indeed start against the Dutch!

Mbappe gives a teaser of what’s to come!

Despite suffering a broken nose, Kylian Mbappe will not be undergoing surgery. The latest update from the French Federation confirmed that Mbappe is set to receive treatment in the coming days. Perhaps, the recovery period for surgery might have ruled him out of Euro 2024. Notably, the forward will be spotting a different look against the Dutch. He had tweeted on X, “Any ideas for masks?”

The French Federation has revealed that their star forward will play the next game with a mask. Their statement read, “A mask will be made for him so that the number 10 of the French national team can prepare for his return to the competition after a period dedicated to treatment.”

Notably, fellow soccer player Victor Osimhen plays with a protective mask donning a Batman look. If Kylian Mbappe emulates Osimhen’s success with the mask, the Dutch could be in for a tough encounter.