The forward, involved in the game’s only goal as Didier Deschamps’ side beat Austria 1-0, sustained the injury in the dying minutes in Dusseldorf on Monday night.
After lengthy treatment on the pitch, he was subbed off and headed down the tunnel in worrying scenes for Les Bleus’ players and fans.
The Real Madrid forward headed straight to hospital to assess the injury and figure out if surgery was required.
Here’s everything we know about the injury so far…
How did Mbappe get injured?
Mbappe broke his nose in the 86th minute of France’s game against Austria on Monday night. The 25-year-old won a header against Kevin Danso but his head went on to collide with the defender’s left shoulder, resulting in the injury.
Will he need surgery and will he wear a mask?
Following a lengthy visit to the hospital, the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed that Mbappe had suffered a fractured nose but would not require surgery.
The France forward will continue to receive treatment in the coming days and will wear a protective mask when he returns to action.
‘Kylian Mbappe returns to the base camp of the French national team,” the FFF said. ‘Mbappe suffered a broken nose during the second part of the Austria-France held this Monday in Dusseldorf.
‘The captain of France was treated first by the medical staff and Dr. Franck Le Gall, who diagnosed him with a nose fracture. Mbappe will receive treatment in the next few days, but he will not undergo surgery in the immediate future.
‘A mask will be made for him so that the number 10 of the French national team can prepare for his return to the competition after a period dedicated to treatment.’
Will Kylian Mbappe play against Netherlands?
In his first public comments since the injury, Mbappe joked on social media, asking for mask ideas.
In the immediate aftermath of the win over Austria, Deschamps was coy on Mbappe’s situation but provided a more upbeat assessment on Wednesday.
‘Even if it won’t happen immediately, he should have an operation [on the nose].’ confirmed Didier Deschamps.
The France manager added that his captain was ‘feeling better’ after the impact.
How long does a broken nose take to heal?
According to various health websites, the swelling from a fractured nose can ease in a few days, although it can take between 2-3 weeks to fully heal.
However, while wearing a protective mask, Mbappe should be able to return to action sooner than the recommended 2-3 week timeline.
France’s next Euro 2024 fixtures
Fri June 21 – Netherlands (Red Bull Arena, Leipzig)
Tue June 25 – Poland (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)
Will he still be able to compete in Euro 2024?
Although France are yet to confirm a timeline for his return, it is likely that Mbappe will still be able to play a part in Euro 2024.
Les Bleus face a quick turnaround for their next fixture on Friday against the Netherlands, with Mbappe still likely to be a huge doubt for that clash.
Their final group-stage game comes against Poland the following Tuesday, while their first knockout match – should they make it out of their group – is expected to be on Monday July 1 or Tuesday July 2.
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