A gradual return. One day after the French team’s draw against the Netherlands (0-0), a match where Kylian Mbappé remained on the bench, the Frenchman took part in the Blues’ opposition against the U21 team of Paderborn, this Saturday, in training. The Bondynois notably wore his black mask to protect his nose. During the match against Austria (1-0), he fractured his nose after contact with defender Kevin Danso.
“We are getting closer to consolidation”
Kylian Mbappé’s participation in training comes after several light sessions. At a post-match press conference on Friday, Didier Deschamps returned to his choice not to bring his attacker into play. “Every day that passes is a day gained. If it had been a deciding match, I might have thought differently, even if it’s important to have Kylian’s feelings. We are getting closer to a consolidation which is better. After what happened, it was wiser for him to stay on the bench. »
With four points, France is second in Group D at the moment. Didier Deschamps’ men will face Poland on Tuesday at 6 p.m. At the same time, the Netherlands will face Austria.
