Mbappe returns to France training from nose injury with supportive mask, fit to play in next game
France captain Kylian Mbappe should be available for their second European Championship group game against the Netherlands after breaking his nose in a collision with Austria defender Kevin Danso their opening 1-0 win over Austria, manager Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.
“Everything is going in the right direction after this major shock he had, with the consequences, of course,” Deschamps told reporters.
“Yesterday, as you could see, he was able to go out and do some activity. That will be the case tonight too.
“So it has evolved in the right direction to ensure that he can be available tomorrow.”
Mbappe tried on the specially made mask on Thursday.
“Kylian is doing well. The swelling has come down on his nose. We’ll see the last minute, depending on how he’s feeling.” France forward Antoine Griezmann said.
Naturally, there is no element of urgency to rush back the French captain into the starting XI, and Deschamps and his staff is willing to leave it as late as possible before deciding on whether Mbappe will start, just four days after his injury.
