Kylian Mbappe Set to Wear Protective Mask in Upcoming Euro 2024 Matches
Kylian Mbappe seen sporting mask in training
- Real Madrid forward had been taken to hospital
Why Kylian Mbappe is Wearing a Mask in Euro 2024 - Set to wear mask in upcoming games
WHAT HAPPENED? The 25-year-old superstar, who will join Real Madrid this summer, suffered a broken nose during France’s first game of Euro 2024 against Austria on Monday.
Mbappe went up to head the ball but collided with Kevin Danso before being substituted in the 90th minute by Didier Deschamps. He was then rushed to hospital after suffering the injury, with initial fears emerging as to whether or not he could carry on in the tournament.
WHY IS KYLIAN MBAPPE WEARING A FACE MASK? Mbappe is wearing a mask to protect his broken nose while it heals. Face masks are often worn in football and other sports such as basketball when a player has suffered a facial injury such as a broken nose, cheekbone, or eye socket. The mask is worn to protect the injury and aims to prevent it from getting worse, while also allowing the player to continue participating.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT KYLIAN MBAPPE’S FACE MASK? France boss Deschamps provided an update on Mbappe’s situation ahead of the group-stage clash against Netherlands: “Everything is going well after the shock we had. Everything is evolving in the right direction. We’ll do all we can to ensure that he’ll be available. Kylian will be wearing a mask.”
