Why did Kylian Mbappe wear a mask during France’s match against the Netherlands at Euro 2024?

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France team leader Kylian Mbappe Wear a mask at other times Euro 2024 back Broke his nose In the team’s first win against Austria.

The super striker was beaten and covered in blood Suffering cruel injuries His face struck the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso, who was then left the stadium in an ambulance.

Subsequent tests confirmed Mbappe No immediate surgery required He returned to training two days later wearing a protective suit in the colours of the French flag, allaying fears he might miss the match.

The 25-year-old posted a message on his Instagram, declaring “No risk, no victory”, heavily hinting that he is ready to return to the court with a broken nose.

Mbappe returned to the France squad ahead of their match against the Netherlands in Leipzig, one of the most exciting games of the Euro 2024 group stage.

Mbappe was included on the bench by France coach Didier Deschamps and posted a photo of the black protective mask he will wear when he takes the field.

France immediately began preparing masks once the extent of Mbappe’s injury became clear, with the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner crucial to their hopes of winning the European Championship.

The blue, white and red mask, the colors of France Tricolor However, UEFA rules state that “any medical equipment worn on the pitch must be a single colour” and “must not identify a team or manufacturer”, so the sport has been banned.

Mbappe’s face collided with the shoulder of Austrian defender Danso, resulting in a broken nose. Mbappe’s nose was badly swollen and blood gushed from it, staining parts of his white France jersey red.

Mbappe’s injury overshadowed France’s opening win over Austria in Dusseldorf as he returned to the pitch after receiving treatment and was shown a yellow card before being taken to hospital shortly after the match.

The new Real Madrid forward jokingly addressed the injury on social media, asking fans, “Any thoughts on masks?”

According to reports in France, Mbappe received a selection of other masks, some of which were plainer and in line with UEFA regulations. RMC Sports France will reportedly hold a technical meeting with UEFA to review relevant guidelines before their match against the Netherlands.

Mbappe tries to get involved Against the Netherlands in Leipzigwith the head coach Didier Deschamps When asked the day before the match whether the 25-year-old would be available, he confirmed that “things are moving in the right direction”.

“After this big shock and the consequences, everything is going in the right direction,” Deschamps said. “Yesterday he went out and did some activities. It will be the same tonight. Everything is going in the right direction to ensure that he can play tomorrow.”

“A broken nose is not the end of the world,” midfielder Adrien Rabiot said on Wednesday. “Kylian should be with us soon.”