Guess who's back on the field? 😎 France's star striker Kylian Mbappe made a surprising appearance at training just two days before the big Euro 2024 showdown against the Netherlands!
After a thrilling 1-0 win over Austria, where Mbappe collided nose-first into Austrian defender Kevin Danso (ouch!), fans were worried. With a bloodied shirt and a broken nose, things didn't look great for the 25-year-old captain. 🤕
But Mbappe isn't one to stay down! He skipped the start of Wednesday's group session but later joined in, sporting a stylish plaster on his nose. After some solo drills with a fitness coach, he hopped back in with his teammates for shooting practice. 🎯
While the coaching staff mentioned he was "doubtful" for the upcoming match, his return to training has everyone hopeful. The French Football Federation confirmed that he doesn't need surgery (phew!) and will get a custom mask to protect his nose. 🦸♂️
If Mbappe isn't ready for Friday's match, we might see the legendary Olivier Giroud stepping up. Either way, it's set to be an epic battle! Both France and the Netherlands are leading Group D after winning their opening matches. Get ready for some top-tier football action! ⚽🔥
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Mbappe partially trains two days before France Euro clash with Dutch
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