Find out why superstar Kylian Mbappé sat out France's match against the Netherlands at Euro 2024 despite his broken nose.
Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for France, found himself on the bench for the full 90 minutes during the intense 0-0 draw against the Netherlands in Euro 2024. Mbappé, who broke his nose recently, was not risked in the starting lineup, leaving fans speculating on his potential impact if he had played. Despite his absence, the match unfolded as a stalemate, with neither team managing to find the back of the net.
France coach Didier Deschamps expressed confidence in Mbappé's recovery, hinting at his possible return with a protective mask. The decision to keep Mbappé as a substitute raised eyebrows among supporters and raised questions about the team's performance without their star player. The anticipation for Mbappé's comeback with the mask added an extra layer of excitement to the match.
On the day of the game, Mbappé was officially named as a sub and did not feature in the starting lineup against the Netherlands, setting the stage for a showdown that ended in a goalless draw. Despite the absence of the superstar forward, both teams showed strong defensive displays, highlighting the importance of key players like Mbappé in high-stakes matches.
In the aftermath of the match, discussions swirled around Mbappé's impact on the French team and the strategies employed by Didier Deschamps. The decision to keep Mbappé on the bench drew mixed reactions from fans and experts, showcasing the influence and significance of one player in shaping the outcome of a crucial game like the one against the Netherlands.
Kylian Mbappé remained on the substitutes' bench for the full 90 minutes as France were held to a 0-0 draw by the Netherlands at Euro 2024 on Friday, ...
Kylian Mbappé was an unused substitute in France's goalless draw against the Netherlands on Friday, after the striker broke his nose in his nation's opening ...
Kylian Mbappé has been left out of France's starting lineup for its European Championship clash with the Netherlands. He is a substitute.
France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw in Leipzig that failed to catch fire in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.
"Everything is going well," said France coach Didier Deschamps of his star player's participation in today's match against the Netherlands.
Kylian Mbappé was named as a substitute by head coach Didier Deschamps ahead of France's Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands on Friday.
The superstar forward suffered a broken nose during France's opening win and is prepared to take a 'risk' by returning to the pitch.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will not feature in France's starting lineup for their crucial Euro 2024 Group Stage match against the Netherlands.
Kylian Mbappe was named on the French bench for Friday's Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands four days after breaking his nose in Les Bleus' opening ...
France drew 0-0 with the Netherlands as captain Kylian Mbappe watched on from the bench in Leipzig in the first goalless stalemate of Euro 2024.
France drew 0-0 with the Netherlands as captain Kylian Mbappe watched on from the bench in Leipzig in the first goalless stalemate of Euro 2024.
The Netherlands and France played out the first goalless draw of Euro 2024 in what was a tense and tight affair that neither side seemed to want to lose.
France fail to score without Kylian Mbappe in the starting XI but boss Didier Deschamps says he is "unconcerned" by his side's struggles.
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes' bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship ...
Kylian Mbappe goes off injured in France's Euro 2024 victory. VIDEO CREDIT: TVNZ+. Kylian Mbappé trained wearing a blue, white and red face mask with the rest ...
Kylian Mbappé remained on the substitutes' bench for the full 90 minutes as France were held to a 0-0 draw by the Netherlands at Euro 2024 on Friday, ...
Didier Deschamps moves Marcus Thuram central ahead of Olivier Giroud and puts Adrien Rabiot out left.
France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw in Leipzig that failed to catch fire in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.
Kylian Mbappe did not feature in France's starting lineup against Netherlands in its second match of Euro 2024 Group D being played at the Red Bull Arena in ...
Mbappe watched from the bench as an unused substitute in Leipzig, the new Real Madrid recruit forced to wear a mask in training this week after breaking his ...
France's attacking threat sputtered without Kylian Mbappé as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes' bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash.
Mbappe watched from the bench after breaking his nose in France's opening game of the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe was seen wearing a mask against Netherlands in the Euro 2024 Group D clash at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
France talisman Mbappe suffered a broken nose in his first match of Euro 2024 and may wear a mask against Netherlands.
France fail to score without Kylian Mbappe in the starting XI but boss Didier Deschamps says he is "unconcerned" by his side's struggles.
Didier Deschamps said it was not worth the risk to rush Kylian Mbappe back for Friday's 0-0 draw against the Netherlands just days after he suffered a ...