Kylian Mbappé Struggles with Mask as France Gears Up for Belgium Clash

France‘s star striker, Kylian Mbappé, is facing challenges adapting to playing with a protective mask as the team prepares to take on Belgium in the Euro 2024 round of 16.

During France’s initial match against Austria, Mbappé accidentally collided with defender Kevin Danso, resulting in a broken nose that necessitated the wearing of a protective mask to continue participating in the tournament.

The French Football Federation confirmed Mbappé’s injury, stating that immediate surgery wasn’t required, allowing him to compete wearing the mask.

Missing the subsequent match against Poland, Mbappé returned to score in the 1-1 draw, expressing his discomfort with the mask as “horrible.”

As one of the key players for France at Euro 2024, Mbappé’s form is crucial for their chances against Belgium and for the tournament overall.

Under the guidance of coach Didier Deschamps, France, a World Cup-winning team, has a rich history of success in major competitions like the Nations League and Euro 2016.

While France entered Euro 2024 as a favorite, the team, like others, has struggled to impress, making Mbappé’s performances even more critical.

As France readies itself to face Belgium in the round of 16, Mbappé’s adjustment to the mask remains a key narrative to follow in this highly anticipated clash between two top European teams.

As the match approaches, all eyes will be on Mbappé’s ability to overcome the discomfort of playing with the protective mask and deliver a standout performance for Les Bleus.

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