Kylian Mbappé has been training with a new protective mask after experiencing issues with his previous nose protection. French national team coach Didier Deschamps stated that Mbappé has no particular discomfort, although the mask limits his vision slightly. Mbappé himself expressed frustration with playing while wearing the mask, describing it as 'absolute horror' in an interview with RTLFrance. Despite the challenges, he remains determined to perform at a high level, acknowledging the importance of upcoming matches against a good team. Mbappé also mentioned that playing with a broken nose without surgery makes him a target in physical duels, but he is prepared to endure the hits for his team.
Kylian Mbappé: "I didn’t think much of the nose injury at the time. I didn’t feel that it was broken. It was when I saw the look on their goalkeeper's face that I realized something was wrong. I saw myself in the mirror, I think it was a bad idea." https://t.co/6j0nsbchl8
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: “Am I afraid of physical duels? When you play with broken nose without surgery, you become a target. This is not a new situation. I can receive hits, I'm ready to give anything for this jersey. If they touch my nose, it's fine. My nose is already broken, it… https://t.co/5jfpMpHJaI
🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: “Playing with a mask on is absolute horror.” @RTLFrance https://t.co/5IHCSe1ngz
🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: “Our form? We have not been on a high-level. We'll have to show our level, we're going to play against a good team. If we don't win, we go home. I have no doubts about our team.” https://t.co/1N2zPudwgP
Didier Deschamps: "Kylian has no particular discomfort, except wearing a mask which limits vision a little." https://t.co/OfYirRt5Wd
Kylian Mbappe forced to get new mask after problems emerge with France star's nose protection https://t.co/FltwGR1Hf0
Kylian Mbappé in training today with a different mask. https://t.co/03EV27otsP