BREAKING: Mbappe not starting against Netherlands

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will not feature in France’s starting lineup for their crucial Euro 2024 Group Stage match against the Netherlands. The team’s talisman suffered a broken nose in the opening game and his availability even as a substitute remains uncertain, according to French media reports.

Mbappé is reportedly eager to contribute to France’s title chase. Medical professionals anticipate his return to action soon, but concerns linger regarding a mandatory protective mask that could hinder his performance. The French star’s ability to adapt to the mask throughout the tournament remains a question mark.

Aurelien Tchouameni is the lone Real Madrid player taking the field for France in this encounter, with Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and Mbappé himself named among the substitutes potentially coming off the bench.