Kylian Mbappé will not be included in France's starting line-up in their match against the Netherlands at the Euro 2024 tournament – at 9pm on Friday, 21 June – after the Les Bleus captain broke his nose during France's opening 1-0 victory over Austria on Monday night. He has been named among the substitutes.
Mbappé was at a training session on Thursday – wearing a mask that features a French tricolore design – and coach Didier Deschamps sounded optimistic that his star forward would be able to play. But Deschamps evidently decided it was not worth the risk to start him against the physical Dutch defenders.
There were initially fears for Mbappé's future availability in the tournament after he was left bloodied by a collision with Austrian defender Kevin Danso's shoulder during Monday's win for France. However, the 25-year-old did not require surgery and could be involved later in the game, as he aims to break his duck at the European Championships.
Real Madrid's new signing has scored 12 goals in two World Cups, but is yet to find the net in five appearances at the Euros.
Aurelien Tchouameni comes in for Mbappé in the only change for France. The Netherlands make just one change from the side that beat Poland 2-1 in their opening game with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong replacing Joey Veerman.
Victory for either side in Leipzig will secure their place in the last 16.