Kylian Mbappé to play with a mask after suffering nose fracture
Following the game, it was confirmed that his nose was fractured, necessitating the use of a mask for the remainder of the tournament.
KATHMANDU: In the ongoing Euro Cup, Kylian Mbappé will play with a mask after suffering a nose fracture during the match against Austria.
France secured a 1-0 victory in the match where Mbappé sustained the injury.
Following the game, it was confirmed that his nose was fractured, necessitating the use of a mask for the remainder of the tournament.
The French Football Federation has clarified that there will be no immediate surgery for Mbappé’s nose, and a special mask will be made for him.
They stated that his treatment is ongoing and he will continue to play with the mask.
France began their Euro Cup campaign with a win.
The decisive goal in this match came in the 38th minute, when Austria’s Maximilian Wöber scored an own goal.
The goal occurred when Wöber deflected a shot from Kylian Mbappé into his own net.
In Group D, France’s next match is scheduled against the Netherlands on June 22, while Austria will play against Poland on June 21.
