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Kylian Mbappe is pictured in training for the first time since breaking his nose during France's victory over Austria amid doubts over Real Madrid star's participation in the rest of Euros group stages

Kylian Mbappe has been pictured in training wearing bandages on his nose after his gruesome injury during France's Euro 2024 opener against Austria.

The superstar was forced off after breaking his nose during a collision with Kevin Danso on Monday night.

France won 1-0 thanks to a Maximilian Wober own goal but the blow sparked fears about how much Mbappe could participate in the rest of the Euros. 

Former France team doctor Fabrice Bryand told L'Equipe that Mbappe would be sidelined for 10 days at a minimum - ruling him out of the rest of the group stages.  

France later revealed that Mbappe did not require surgery as first thought and would have a mask made for him to ensure he could play.

Kylian Mbappe has been pictured in training wearing bandages on his nose after his injury

Kylian Mbappe has been pictured in training wearing bandages on his nose after his injury 

The forward was still in good spirits despite the gruesome blow he suffered two days ago

The forward was still in good spirits despite the gruesome blow he suffered two days ago

Mbappe was forced off against Austria when he broke his nose in a collision with Kevin DansoMbappe was forced off against Austria when he broke his nose in a collision with Kevin Danso

Mbappe was pictured feeling his nose during the training session but still took part and could be seen striking a shot at goal.

Elsewhere he was in good spirits, clasping his hands and cackling at something amusing.  

In another photograph Mbappe was snapped deep in conversation with manager Didier Deschamps and another member of staff. 

Deschamps had initially seemed exasperated about his star's prospects, saying his player was 'not doing well.'

He said: 'I don't have the elements in my hands. He didn't get off lightly. It is still to be seen. I cannot at this stage give the answer. He's not doing well. He's with the medical staff. His nose got badly hit that's for sure. We need to check, but it seems quite complicated, which is really unfortunate for us tonight.'

Mbappe was taken in an ambulance after the game to a hospital thought to be the University Hospital of Düsseldorf but did not need surgery. 

 

 

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