The highly anticipated opening match between France and Austria was a thrilling encounter that lived up to its billing. This was the opening match of Group D.
The French team, led by the enigmatic Kylian Mbappe, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory, courtesy of an own goal by Maximilian Wober. The goal came in the 38th minute of the game.
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However, the win came at a cost, as Kylian Mbappe suffered a gruesome nose injury that left him reeling.
The incident occurred when Kylian Mbappe collided with Kevin Danso's shoulder, causing his nose to bleed terribly.
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The physio and medical staff rushed to his aid, but despite their best efforts, Kylian Mbappe was eventually substituted out.
The French camp was left in a state of panic, fearing the worst for their talismanic captain.
Initial concerns suggested that Kylian Mbappe might require surgery, which would have ruled him out of the tournament.
However, the French Football Federation has since announced that Kylian Mbappe will not require immediate surgery and will instead don a mask to continue playing.
This news has sent waves of relief throughout the French camp and has boosted their hopes of progressing deep into the tournament.
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The diagnosis confirmed a broken nose, but fortunately, Kylian Mbappe has been cleared to continue playing with a specially designed mask. The French team's doctor, Franck Le Gall, and medical staff have been working tirelessly to ensure Kylian Mbappe's speedy recovery. Kylian Mbappe has returned to the team's base camp, where he will undergo further treatment and preparation for his masked comeback.
In a lighthearted moment, Kylian Mbappe took to his X account, asking fans for mask design ideas. The responses have been pouring in, with fans showcasing their creativity and support for the French superstar.
From superhero-inspired designs to patriotic tributes, the mask designs have been both innovative and entertaining.
While no timeline has been given for Kylian Mbappe's return, the news has breathed new life into France's Euro 2024 campaign. With their captain set to don a mask and take the field again, Les Bleus fans are ecstatic.
