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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><ul><li>Mbappe broke nose last time out</li><li>Could return to action against the Netherlands</li><li>Striker wearing mask in training</li></ul><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

France show off Kylian Mbappe's new custom mask to protect broken nose as Real Madrid superstar returns to action at Euro 2024

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<p>Mbappe has been spotted wearing a mask in France training after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-appears-to-break-nose-collision-france-austria-euro-2024/blta3e8bdbbc801f8ea" target="_blank">breaking his nose at Euro 2024</a>. The Real Madrid superstar is hoping to return to action on Friday against the Netherlands and has been wearing a facemask in France colours ahead of the game.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🥷🇫🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FiersdetreBleus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FiersdetreBleus</a> <a href="https://t.co/LghAKemHKf">pic.twitter.com/LghAKemHKf</a></p>— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) <a href="https://twitter.com/equipedefrance/status/1803830379825995789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 2018 World Cup winner is arguably the best player in the world and having him available is key to France's chances of winning this year's Euros. National boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed the 25-year-old <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-will-undergo-surgery-broken-nose-france-boss-didier-deschamps-important-update-on-captain/blt7ae2be3330eaee68" target="_blank">will need to have surgery</a> after the tournament in Germany <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-didier-deschamps-france-broken-nose-netherlands-euro-2024/blt2dff47e30003982a" target="_blank">but has also hinted he could be fit to face the Netherlands on Friday</a>. It remains to be seen how it will affect his performances in the coming games.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The new Real Madrid recruit, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-announce-signing-superstar-kylian-mbappe-from-psg/blt023bce8229a88449" target="_blank">joined from Paris Saint-Germain</a> earlier this month, has proven to a key player for the French over the years. He has scored 47 goals in 80 caps, helped them win the 2018 World Cup, and reach the 2022 World Cup final. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>It remains to be seen if Mbappe will play against the Dutch on Friday, but he is certainly likely to be ready for their final group stage game against Poland on Tuesday. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/france-player-ratings-vs-austria-kylian-mbappe-fluffs-lines-euro-2024-opener/blt5c816f3b5d2213ed" target="_blank">French won their Euros opener 1-0 against Austria</a>. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

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Kylian Mbappe has been spotted in training with France wearing a new facemask after breaking his nose against Austria.

France show off Kylian Mbappe&apos;s new custom mask to protect broken nose as Real Madrid superstar returns to action at Euro 2024