France star Kylian Mbappe was already the man in the limelight, but now he’s in the headlines for a whole new reason after suffering a painful injury at UEFA Euro 2024.
Kylian Mbappe was feared to miss some time at the tournament after the 25-year-old forward suffered a broken nose in a mid-air collision with Austria defender Kevin Dans in France’s Group D opener.
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has confirmed that Mbappe’s time at the European Championship will continue, although he will have to take precautions.
“Mbappe, having the tournament taken away from him, that’s not the case,” Diallo told a news conference the morning after the injury.
So how does the France star return to the pitch so soon after suffering such a nasty injury?
The FFF and even Mbappe himself confirmed immediately after the injury that he would have to wear a face mask. Sporting News brings you everything you need to know about why he’ll be wearing the mask, what it’s for, and what other football players have been spotted wearing the same look in recent years.
Why does Mbappe have to wear a mask?
To protect his broken nose from further injury, Kylian Mbappe will wear a protective mask when he returns to the pitch for France at Euro 2024.
This will help Mbappe be protected should he suffer another blow to the same area, which would not only be incredibly painful but could also cause long-term damage.
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