Netherlands vs France lineups: Kylian Mbappe injury latest, predicted XIs and Euro 2024 team news | OneFootball

Les Bleus sweating over star striker after broken nose

Kylian Mbappe is set to miss France’s Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands after breaking his nose.

A collision with Austria defender Kevin Danso in Les Bleus’ opening 1-0 win on Monday night left the Real Madrid-bound striker bloodied and unable to continue.

France have sought a custom mask to enable Mbappe, 25, to return to action as soon as possible and he has avoided surgery, however Friday’s game in Leipzig is set to come too soon.

French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo said after the game: “The news was rather reassuring in that there is no operation in the short-term. Regarding his participation in the rest of the tournament, it is a little premature to give a timetable.”

Reports vary as to when Mbappe will be able to play again with some in France suggesting he could miss a fortnight of action, meaning a return during the knockout stages.

Didier Deschamps will likely call upon Kingsley Coman to start on the left wing against the Dutch, with Randal Kolo Muani and Bradley Barcola alternative options.

France are not expected to make any other changes to their line-up while Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman will consider how to improve on his side’s wastefulness from the comeback win over Poland.

Wout Weghorst is likely to remain a super-sub option despite scoring the late winner but Xavi Simons could be dropped following his poor display in the Group D opener.

Predicted France XI: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Coman; Thuram

Time and date: 8pm BST, Friday June 21, 2024

TV channel: BBC One

Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig