France and Belgium will battle it out for a place in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals when they clash in Dusseldorf today. But the question many are making is whether Kylian Mbappe will play for Les Bleus.
The 25-year-old, who will play for Real Madrid after this European Championship, broke his nose in Franceâs debut against Austria. After watching the goalless draw against the Netherlands on the bench, he returned to action in the group stage finale against Poland wearing a mask.
Therefore, Mbappe is starting for France against Belgium today, once again with a mask to continue protecting his nose. Even if thatâs not so comfortable for the striker.
Kylian Mbappe doesnât like playing with a mask
âPlaying with a mask is an absolute horror. As soon as I can take it off, Iâll take it off. Itâs boring! Initially I felt I was in 3D and Iâd been invited to the Euros as a VIP. I could see the people but I felt it wasnât me playing,â Mbappe said at a press conference ahead of the Belgium game.
Kylian Mbappe with the mask.
Franceâs predicted lineup vs Belgium
With Kylian Mbappe playing from the get-go, coach Didier Deschamps counts on a French squad at full strength to try and seal a place in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.
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Franceâs starting eleven vs Belgium: Maignan; KoundĂ©, Upamecano, Saliba, HernĂĄndez; KantĂ©, TchouamĂ©ni, Rabiot, Griezmann; MbappĂ©, Thuram.
