In a significant boost for the French national team, Kylian Mbappé has been confirmed to start in the Euro 2024 group stage match against Poland. The star forward’s participation had been uncertain due to a nasal fracture sustained earlier in the tournament. However, after a successful recovery and adaptation to a protective mask, Mbappé will be returning to the field as part of Didier Deschamps’ starting lineup at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on Tuesday, June 25th.Mbappé’s return is timely as France, already qualified for the knockout stage, competes with the Netherlands for the top position in Group D. The Netherlands face Austria at the same time in Berlin. Mbappé’s ability to score and assist is crucial for France, who has yet to score a goal of their own during the tournament. Despite Poland’s elimination from the tournament, the match is expected to be a closely contested affair. The French team and fans alike are eager to see Mbappé, who has previously demonstrated his prowess by scoring two goals and providing two assists in a friendly match against Paderborn’s youth team, contribute to the team’s efforts to secure a strong finish in the group stage.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappé will start for France in their Euro 2024 match against Poland after recovering from a nasal fracture.
- France competes with the Netherlands for the top spot in Group D, with both teams already qualified for the knockout stages.
- The match is set to take place at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, adding to the high stakes of this final group stage game.
