The France international, who is captain of his country, suffered a nasty injury to his face in Les Bleus’ opening game of Euro 2024. Maillots de football France pas cher The Real Madrid-bound forward was left sporting a broken nose following a heavy collision during a 1-0 win over Austria.

Medical tests confirmed that no operation would be required, but Mbappe does need to wear a protective mask when taking to the field. He had that new accessory in place – having sat out a meeting with the Netherlands – when converting from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw with Poland.

Mbappe had been warned by Robert Lewandowski heading into that game of the issues that protective masks pose. Maillots de football Mbappé personnalisés L’Equipe now report that the 25-year-old is frustrated with the one that has been produced for him – as his peripheral vision has been “severely limited”.

That is because the mask in question is 5mm thick – much thicker than those worn by the likes of Napoli and Nigeria star Osimhen – as added mousse has been required in order to limit the impact of any more blows to the face.

While less than impressed with a product that has been rushed through for him, with the mask in question taking Maillots de football France 2024 Euro only three days to make, Mbappe has little choice but to persevere with his new piece of kit. France, who surprisingly finished second behind Austria in Group D, will be back in action on Monday when facing Belgium in the last-16 of Euro 2024.