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French captain was booked during Austria game at Euro 2024 after re-entering the pitch and sitting down to stop proceedings

France football team head coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on Tuesday over the fitness of skipper and star striker Kylian Mbappé who injured his nose in a collision towards the end of his side's 1-0 win over Austria in their opening game at the European championships in Germany.

France captain Kylian Mbappe broke his nose during his side's 1-0 win over Austria at Euro 2024 on Monday, a source close to the player told AFP. Mbappe's head violently collided with the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso as they competed for the ball in the air.

Les Bleus captain could still play against the Netherlands on Friday in a facemask after being left bloodied late on in Austria win

Didier Deschamps was unable to confirm whether Kylian Mbappé will be able to play against the Netherlands after the forward suffered a badly broken nose

Kylian Mbappe was forced off with a broken nose against Austria on Monday evening

Mbappe was forced off in France’s opening game of Euro 2024 versus Austria with a suspected broken nose

France beat Austria 1-0 in Düsseldorf thanks to Maximilian Wöber’s own goal, but Kylian Mbappé was forced off with a bloody nose late on

Austria 0-1 France: Les Blues got up and running with a win, but the victory was overshadowed by Mbappe’s injury after the captain left the pitch with a suspected broken nose

France launch their bid for a second European crown against Austria on Monday night. This comes amid controversy over political statements emanating from the squad selected for championships in Germany.