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.
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Forward took blow to the face against AustriaBroken nose needs to be protected in matchesReal Madrid-bound star seeing vision impactedWHAT HAPPENED?
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 left sporting a broken nose following a heavy collision during a 1-0 win over Austria.
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Medical tests confirmed that no operation would be required, but Mbappe does need to wear a protective mask when taking to the field. He had that new accessory in place – having sat out a meeting with the Netherlands – when converting from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw with Poland.
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Mbappe had been warned by Robert Lewandowski heading into that game of the issues that protective masks pose. 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”.
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That is because the mask in question is 5mm thick – much thicker than those worn by the likes of Napoli and Nigeria star Osimhen – as added mousse has been required in order to limit the impact of any more blows to the face.