Mbappé moving in ‘right direction’ for France return against Netherlands

Didier Deschamps has suggested Kylian Mbappé could feature against the Netherlands on Friday, in a surprise turn of events after the France captain suffered aon Monday. Mbappé has not required surgery and while doubts remain over his involvement in the rest of the group stage, Deschamps insists “everything is going in the right direction”.The France manager confirmed a custom-made mask will be fitted so that Mbappé can return but it is unclear if he will risk his captain.

Asked whether Mbappé would wear a mask, Deschamps replied: “Kylian will be wearing a mask, yes, we don’t really need to know the details about this mask … I think you have enough moles to find out where the mask is coming from anyway.”team has centred on the upcoming political vote after the president, Emmanuel Macron, called a snap election, with several players, including Mbappé, asked for their opinions, but Deschamps insists it has not been a distraction.

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