By Canadian Press

Kylian Mbappé starting for France at Euro 2024 and will wear a mask against Poland

Jun 25, 2024 | 8:10 AM

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé returned to France’s starting lineup for the match against Poland at the European Championship on Tuesday, eight days after breaking his nose.

Mbappé, France’s captain, will be wearing a protective mask for the Group D closer at Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion.

The Real Madrid-bound striker sustained the broken nose late in France’s 1-0 win over Austria on June 17 and was an unused substitute in the 0-0 draw with the Netherlands on Friday.

Mbappé has since featured in a behind-closed-doors match against a local youth team in Paderborn, where France’s training base is in Germany.

France coach Didier Deschamps said wearing a mask is limiting Mbappé’s vision.

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France has already qualified for the round of 16, but could finish first, second or third in the group.

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AP Euro 2024: https://apnews.com/hub/euro-2024

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