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Why Kylian Mbappe is unhappy with custom face mask at Euro 2024 – with protective covering for France superstar different to that sported by Victor Osimhen & other injury victims

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The France international, who is captain of his country, suffered a nasty injury to his face in Les Bleus’ opening game of Euro 2024. The Real Madrid-bound forward was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/broken-nose-buddies-nfl-legend-burnley-investor-jj-watt-feels-kylian-mbappe-pain-france-superstar-bloodied-euro-2024/blt4c21cb5980a7cd54" target="_blank">left sporting a broken nose following a heavy collision</a> during a 1-0 win over Austria.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Medical tests confirmed that no operation would be required, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-is-kylian-mbappe-wearing-a-mask-for-france-at-euro-2024/blta4fc09d20517d85e" target="_blank">Mbappe does need to wear a protective mask</a> when taking to the field. He had that new accessory in place – having sat out a meeting with the Netherlands – when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/didier-deschamps-explains-how-mask-affected-kylian-mbappe-against-poland-euro-2024/bltd8d648619ffcb37d" target="_blank">converting from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw with Poland</a>.

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Mbappe had been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/couldnt-see-kylian-mbappe-custom-mask-slow-down-player-robert-lewandowski-annoying-experience-bayern-munich-poland-euro-2024-france/blt175588a38b7fc0e5" target="_blank">warned by Robert Lewandowski heading into that game of the issues</a> that protective masks pose. <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/De-sa-fracture-du-nez-a-son-retour-sur-les-terrains-comment-mbappe-s-est-adapte/1477766 " target="_blank">L’Equipe</a> now report that the 25-year-old is frustrated with the one that has been produced for him – as his peripheral vision has been “severely limited”.

DID YOU KNOW?

That is because the mask in question is 5mm thick – much thicker than those worn by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-linked-osimhen-horror-near-death-injury-napoli18-screws-jaw/blt9379c5347ed5f55e" target="_blank">the likes of Napoli and Nigeria star Osimhen</a> – as added mousse has been required in order to limit the impact of any more blows to the face.

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While less than impressed with a product that has been rushed through for him, with the mask in question taking only three days to make, Mbappe has little choice but to persevere with his new piece of kit. France, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/winners-losers-euro-2024-group-stage/bltdccb5a2ae87f3d63" target="_blank">surprisingly finished second behind Austria in Group D</a>, will be back in action on Monday when <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/euro-2024-fixtures-group-standings-knockout-bracket-final/blta5937308cc113cf7" target="_blank">facing Belgium in the last-16 of Euro 2024</a>.

WHAT NEXT?

Why Kylian Mbappe is unhappy with custom face mask at Euro 2024 – with protective covering for France superstar different to that sported by Victor Osimhen & other injury victims | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly unhappy with his face mask at Euro 2024, with that covering different to the ones sported by Victor Osimhen and Co.

Why Kylian Mbappe is unhappy with custom face mask at Euro 2024 – with protective covering for France superstar different to that sported by Victor Osimhen &amp; other injury victims