Sluggish success for the Blues this Monday evening for their entry into the running in Euro 2024. Against Austria, the French team won 1-0 thanks to an own goal. Note the concern around Kylian Mbappé, out with an injury.
01:30 – What future for Mbappé?
Left injured at the very end of the match after violent contact on a free kick with Lens defender Kevin Danso, Kylian Mbappé could see the rest of its Euro 2024 turned upside down. With a bloody nose, the future Real Madrid striker was unable to return to his place on the pitch. There is doubt as to whether the attacker’s nose is broken. After the match against Austria, Didier Deschamps pointed out the “black point of the evening”: “The broken nose for Mbappé? Apparently yes, his nose is not good at all. We’ll see. It’s the black point of this evening. Even if it is just a nose, it’s very annoying for us.”
00:00 – Suspected broken nose
Released with an injury at the end of the match after a violent clash with Kevin Danso, Kylian Mbappé appears to have a broken nose, according to information from RMC Sport. Kylian Mbappé’s future at Euro 2024 will therefore go through several medical examinations in the coming hours: hospital, radio and scanner.
06/17/24 – 11:50 p.m. – Match summary
Mixed debut at Euro 2024! This evening, the French team entered the European Championship against Austria. With an eleven without any real presence despite the presence of Saliba in central defense, the Blues got the best start by monopolizing the ball. Pressed by surly Austrians, Didier Deschamps’ players have long been the victims of opposing tackles. If the opportunities were rare, Kylian Mbappé found the fault. After a sublime parade of Mike Maignan, the French captain recovers a ball in the 38th minute of play after a misunderstanding and crosses. On the trajectory, Maximilian Wöber diverts the ball into his own cages, putting a damper on the Austrian hopes. At the break, the Blues took the lead.
Returning from the locker room, the scenario remains the same but the Blues lack efficiency. Ten minutes after the start of the second act, Kylian Mbappé took advantage of an error by Kevin Danso to face Pentz. The captain opens his foot too much and misses the opportunity to break. Faced with the excessive Austrian commitment of which Antoine Griezmann was the first victim, pushed by Wöber on the advertising board. In the second half, the Blues missed numerous opportunities allowing them to take cover. Fortunately, the Austrians did not take advantage of this. Five minutes from the end of regulation time, Kylian Mbappé headed a ball but it remained on the ground after contact with Kevin Danso. Black point of the evening, the attacker left with an injury, seriously injured in the nose which could be broken. By winning this evening, the Blues join the Netherlands at the top of Group D which they will face on Friday.
06/17/24 – 11:40 p.m. – Upamecano: “I hope Mbappé is well”
Dayot Upamecano at the microphone of TF1: “It was a difficult match. As a defender, I’m very happy, we didn’t concede any goals. It’s a team that presses. I know the coach very well, I I congratulated. We come out with the victory so I’m happy With Saliba, we expected that, we said we had to communicate news about Mbappé and his nose. seen, but I hope he’s okay.”
06/17/24 – 11:30 p.m. – Kanté man of the match
Omnipresent in the midfield this evening, N’Golo Kanté recovered eight balls during the match. The midfielder was voted man of the match for his successful performance.
06/17/24 – 11:20 p.m. – Kanté: “It’s nice to be back”
N’Golo Kanté at the microphone of BeIN Sports: “It’s starting well, that’s what we wanted. Everything wasn’t perfect but we got the result we wanted. These are good bases for the future and be more effective next time, be stronger. The man of the match trophy? It’s nice to be back. Things have changed but it feels good.
06/17/24 – 11:15 p.m. – “Mbappé, the black spot of the evening”
Released with an injury after a clash with Kevin Danso in the second half, Kylian Mbappé seems to have a broken nose according to his coach: “Broken nose? Apparently yes, his nose is not good at all. We’ll see. That’s the downside of this evening, even if it’s just a nose, it’s very annoying for us.”
06/17/24 – 11:10 p.m. – Deschamps: “Good to start with a victory”
Didier Deschamps at the microphone of TF1: “Happy with what the players did. We had opportunities to make the break. All the matches are difficult. We didn’t do everything well. We could have been more precise offensively It’s good to start with a victory. There is quality and talent, but the players know very well that there is a need for solidity, but it’s a victory that counts.
06/17/24 – 11:05 p.m. – The Blues join the Netherlands
By winning this evening against Austria, the French team joins the Netherlands at the top of Group D:
- Netherlands: 3 points (+1)
- France: 3 points (+1)
- Poland: 0 points (-1)
- Austria: 0 points (-1)
06/17/24 – 10:57 p.m. – Successful entry for the Blues!
This evening, the French team won against Austria to enter the competition (1-0). Sluggish victory for the Blues as Kylian Mbappé left with an injury, hit in the nose.
06/17/24 – 10:54 p.m. – I totally miss Giroud!
What a breakthrough from Kolo Muani in the right lane. The attacker crosses back to Olivier Giroud who is ahead of Kevin Danso. No. 9 takes the right foot with first intention but it is completely missed.
06/17/24 – 10:52 p.m. – Sabitzer mad with rage
On the left side, Marcel Sabitzer crosses but it is deflected by the right hand of Jules Koundé. Jesus Gil Manzano grants nothing.
06/17/24 – 10:51 p.m. – Danso penalized
Anti-play act by Kevin Danso which stops Olivier Giroud’s race. The defender receives a yellow card.
06/17/24 – 10:49 p.m. – Laimer gives up his place
At the start of added time, Konrad Laimer is replaced by Schmid.
17/06/24 – 22:48 – Nine minutes of added time
While Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann give up their places to Olivier Giroud and Youssouf Fofana, the captain goes straight to the locker room.