France's star forward Kylian Mbappe has been facing significant challenges due to a broken nose sustained during the opening game of the Euro 2024 group stage. Despite initial fears that his participation in the tournament might be over, Mbappe has continued to play, albeit with a mask that he describes as 'an absolute horror.' The mask, which he has had to change five times, limits his vision and causes excessive sweating. Mbappe has expressed frustration with the mask, stating that it makes him feel like he's in 3D and that he feels like a VIP. France's coach Didier Deschamps mentioned that the mask slightly limits Mbappe's vision but does not cause any particular discomfort otherwise. As France prepares for their last-16 match against Belgium, Mbappe has acknowledged that his broken nose has made him a target for opponents. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to help his team advance to the quarter-finals.
"An absolute horror" - Kylian Mbappé (25) has opened up on playing with a mask and believes that he has become a "target" for opponents since breaking his nose - full story. ⬇️ https://t.co/UMF70TwywI
France captain Kylian Mbappe has revealed he feared his Euros was over when he broke his nose in the opening game of the group stage. More from @charlotteharpur https://t.co/U6N6vERVKT
Mbappe thought his Euros was over after breaking his nose. #LesBleus captain also says it’s ‘horrible’ wearing a mask. “It limits your vision, the sweat clogs up. I felt I was in 3D and I’d been invited to the Euros as a VIP.’ @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/OR9iyD1qad
France's Mbappe says broken nose a target in Belgium last-16 game https://t.co/5eSKjR3OgS https://t.co/yTK5UgkcpY
Kylian Mbappé: "The mask limits my vision and I sweat a lot. I have already changed it 5 times." https://t.co/Wrm1uaFg5K
Mbappé: "Playing with a mask is an absolute horror. As soon as I can take it off, I will take it off. It's boring." https://t.co/FaDZmQLRUp
Kylian Mbappé: "If someone will have to touch my nose to get to the quarter-finals, it’s already broken. It’s not going to break anymore." https://t.co/Uh9fU6Pge6
🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: “Playing with a mask on is absolute horror.” @RTLFrance https://t.co/5IHCSe1ngz
Didier Deschamps: "Kylian has no particular discomfort, except wearing a mask which limits vision a little." https://t.co/OfYirRt5Wd
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