Kylian Mbappe Spotted in Customised Mask as France Coach Didier Deschamps Gives Injury Update

• France forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to be available for the game against the Netherlands
• The Real Madrid forward arrived in training with a customised mask after his injury on Monday
• France laboured to a 1-0 victory against Austria in the Group D opener at the Euro Championship

Kylian Mbappe arrived at France's training on Thursday with a customised mask ahead of the crucial Group D game at the European Championship against the Netherlands.

The new Real Madrid signing suffered a broken nose during the group opener against Austria and was a doubt for Friday's game.

However, the France captain could lead his team against the Netherlands as coach Didier Deschamps gave an update on his situation.

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"I can confirm that Kylian Mbappe is feeling better and all is evolving well to see him available for tomorrow. It’s moving in the right direction," said Deschamps at the pre-match presser.

Meanwhile, Mbappe was spotted in a French customised mask as he trained with the rest of his teammates.

In a photo that has since gone viral on social media, the former Paris Saint-Germain star looked fit as he is expected to start on Friday night.

Mbappe helped France to victory against Austria after his deflected shot was turned into an own goal by defender Maximillian Wober.

The 2018 World Cup winner is still in search of his first goal at the European Championship.

Mbappe signed for Real Madrid before the start of the Euro 2024 last week.

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Mbappe shares moment with Euro 2024 mascots

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Kylian Mbappe was given a wholesome welcome by the mascots of the game between France and Austria in the Group D opener at the European Championship in Germany.

The new Real Madrid signing's deflected shot resulted in an own goal which gave the former champions a 1-0 victory in Dusseldorf on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Late in the game, the France captain was replaced by Olivier Giroud after suffering a broken nose, forcing him to leave the pitch with blood oozing all over his face.