Soccer fans are seeing injuries mount more and more lately.
Kylian Mbappé, the celebrated World Cup winning striker, sustained a broken nose during France’s narrow 1-0 victory over Austria at the European Championship. The incident occurred on Monday during the Group D match at the Dusseldorf Arena. Mbappé’s injury resulted from a mid-air clash with Austrian player Kevin Danso, leading to his early substitution.
Title Favourites France began their #Euro2024 campaign with a victory over Austria, but the win was overshadowed by a horror injury to captain #KylianMbappe.
Mbappe suffered a broken nose and could miss the class against Netherlands on Friday. @esha_hanspal has details pic.twitter.com/vKDTD42CiZ
— WION (@WIONews) June 18, 2024
Following the game, Mbappé was promptly taken to a local hospital in Dusseldorf, where the severity of his injury was confirmed. The French Football Federation announced that Mbappé would not undergo immediate surgery. Instead, he would begin a treatment regimen and have a protective mask custom-made to enable him to potentially return to the tournament. The federation stated, “A mask will be made so as to allow the number 10 of the French team to consider resuming competition after a period devoted to treatment.”
The collision occurred when Mbappé’s face accidentally hit Danso’s shoulder, causing his nose to bleed and swell significantly. The distressing images captured him in apparent severe pain on the field, prompting Austria’s goalkeeper Patrick Pentz to urgently signal for medical help.
La Liga president Javier Tebas on Kylian Mbappe’s injury yesterday:
“It makes your heart skip a beat when you see him like that, but he is going to be with us here in La Liga for many years.” pic.twitter.com/8ZOuPtcqtp
— LaLigaExtra (@LaLigaExtra) June 18, 2024
Later, Mbappé took to social media to share his experience and even humorously solicited suggestions for masks, reflecting his hopeful attitude toward a speedy recovery and return to the field. He posted, “Any ideas for masks?” on his X account, engaging with fans as he prepared for his recovery.
🗣 "He's not doing well"
Didier Deschamps spoke on Kylian Mbappe's injury after France's 1-0 victory against Austria 👇 pic.twitter.com/pTUQcAkAAW
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 18, 2024
Despite the injury, Mbappé has rejoined the French squad at their training camp, demonstrating his determination and resilience. As the team progresses in the tournament, his potential participation wearing a protective mask remains a point of keen interest and support among fans and teammates alike.
Major Points
- Kylian Mbappé sustained a broken nose during France’s 1-0 win against Austria at Euro 2024 after colliding with Kevin Danso.
- He was substituted and hospitalized in Dusseldorf, where the severity of his injury was confirmed.
- The French Football Federation announced that Mbappé will not undergo immediate surgery but will receive treatment and a protective mask.
- Mbappé humorously engaged with fans on social media, asking for mask suggestions.
- Despite the injury, he has returned to the French team’s training camp, potentially ready to play with a mask.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
