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Topics: Kylian Mbappe, France, Euro 2024, Football
Nasir Jabbar
Kylian Mbappe is at risk of missing France's last-16 clash at Euro 2024 if ONE thing happens in his return against Poland.
Mbappe created his side's only goal against Austria in their opening game of Euro 2024.
But he was forced off late on after breaking his nose following a collision with Kevin Danso.
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Mbappe subsequently missed France's goalless draw against the Netherlands.
However, the new-Real Madrid player is set to return to the fold against Poland in their final group stage encounter.
Les Bleus currently trail the Dutch in second place ahead of today's fixture in Dortmund.
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Didier Deschamps will be hoping Mbappe can inspire France to victory and secure top spot in Group D.
But Deschamps could once again be without his star man for their last-16 tie.
That's if the Frenchman picks up a caution against Poland, which would result in a suspension.
He must avoid getting a yellow card to confirm his availability for France's last-16 showdown.
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Mbappe is in line to start against Poland after sitting out of France's game against the Netherlands.
The 25-year-old is set to wear a face mask after breaking his nose, with Deschamps revealing the superstar forward is struggling with the protective gear.
"Breathing, no. But vision, yes. It limits vision a little. It's supposed to protect so in certain situations, it limits the angle of view," he said in his pre-match press conference.
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"A greater risk of playing in the middle? No, the contacts are everywhere, in all the duels. It all depends on the position. You have to get used to it, it feels like you have 3D glasses.
"It's better every day. He was in our training sessions. The bruise has gone down a lot. He's getting used to the mask.
"He wants to play, he's raring to go. He wanted to play against the Netherlands, and he wants to play [against Poland]."