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Mbappé Benched: France Struggles in Euro 2024 Without Star Forward

Kylian Mbappé Euro 2024 - France national football team - Kylian Mbappé - Netherlands football team - UEFA

Kylian Mbappé left on the bench as France faces challenges at Euro 2024.

Kylian Mbappé, the talented forward, found himself relegated to the bench in a surprising move by France's head coach for their Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands. Fans were left puzzled as France failed to secure a win in a goalless draw, with Mbappé watching from the sidelines. The absence of the star player left a noticeable void in France's attacking prowess, leading to a struggle to score against the resilient Dutch defense.

On the other hand, Ukraine delivered a stunning performance at Euro 2024, showing remarkable resilience and determination as they secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win against Slovakia. The Ukrainian team's display of strength and unity captured the hearts of football enthusiasts worldwide, especially given the challenging circumstances the country has faced.

In a press conference, Didier Deschamps, the French coach, defended his decision to keep Mbappé as a substitute, emphasizing the importance of considering the player's well-being over risking further injury. While fans may have been disappointed by Mbappé's absence on the field, Deschamps remains confident in his team's capabilities to adapt and overcome challenges in the tournament.

Despite the setback, Mbappé's resilience and determination to play through injury highlight his unwavering commitment to his national team. His readiness to wear a mask and return to the pitch after a broken nose demonstrates his dedication to the sport and his country. As the Euro 2024 tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Mbappé and France, eager to witness the star forward's return to the starting lineup and the impact he will undoubtedly make on the field.

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Mbappé out of France's starting lineup and on bench for Euro 2024 ... (The Associated Press)

Kylian Mbappé has been left out of France's starting lineup for its European Championship clash with the Netherlands. He is a substitute.

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Euro 2024: France's Kylian Mbappé sits out draw vs. Netherlands ... (ESPN)

Kylian Mbappé remained on the substitutes' bench for the full 90 minutes as France were held to a 0-0 draw by the Netherlands at Euro 2024 on Friday, ...

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France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024's first stalement as ... (FRANCE 24)

France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw in Leipzig that failed to catch fire in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.

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Ukraine produces stirring 2-1 comeback win against Slovakia at ... (CNN)

Ukraine, playing its first major tournament since the war began in 2022, produced a stirring performance at Euro 2024 on Friday, securing a 2-1 win against ...

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Kylian Mbappé named as sub, won't start for France vs. Netherlands (FOXSports.com)

Kylian Mbappé was named as a substitute by head coach Didier Deschamps ahead of France's Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands on Friday.

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Netherlands 0-0 France: Kylian Mbappe stays on bench as VAR ... (Eurosport.com)

The Netherlands and France played out the first goalless draw of Euro 2024 in what was a tense and tight affair that neither side seemed to want to lose.

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BREAKING: Mbappe not starting against Netherlands (Managing Madrid)

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will not feature in France's starting lineup for their crucial Euro 2024 Group Stage match against the Netherlands.

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France expect Mbappe to play with mask against Netherlands at ... (Insidethegames.biz)

"Everything is going well," said France coach Didier Deschamps of his star player's participation in today's match against the Netherlands.

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Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a mask for France against ... (Yahoo Sports)

The superstar forward suffered a broken nose during France's opening win and is prepared to take a 'risk' by returning to the pitch.

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Why was Kylian Mbappe left on the bench for France against the ... (Yahoo Sports)

France drew 0-0 with the Netherlands as captain Kylian Mbappe watched on from the bench in Leipzig in the first goalless stalemate of Euro 2024.

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Netherlands vs France, Euro 2024: Why Mbappe is not starting in ... (Sportstar)

Kylian Mbappe did not feature in France's starting lineup against Netherlands in its second match of Euro 2024 Group D being played at the Red Bull Arena in ...

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Kylian Mbappe: France struggle without striker but Didier ... (BBC News)

France fail to score without Kylian Mbappe in the starting XI but boss Didier Deschamps says he is "unconcerned" by his side's struggles.

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Deschamps says 'wise decision' to keep Mbappe on bench ... (SuperSport)

Didier Deschamps said it was not worth the risk to rush Kylian Mbappe back for Friday's 0-0 draw against the Netherlands just days after he suffered a ...

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Euro 2024: Why is Mbappe wearing a black mask in Netherlands vs ... (Sportstar)

Kylian Mbappe was seen wearing a mask against Netherlands in the Euro 2024 Group D clash at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.

Netherlands vs France, Euro 2024: Why is Mbappe not starting in ... (Sportstar)

Kylian Mbappe did not feature in France's starting lineup against Netherlands in its second match of Euro 2024 Group D being played at the Red Bull Arena in ...

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Netherlands v France LIVE: Euro 2024 latest score and goal ... (The Independent)

France talisman Mbappe suffered a broken nose in his first match of Euro 2024 and will wear a mask if he comes off the bench against the Netherlands.

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Kylian Mbappe a substitute for France vs. Netherlands in Euro 2024 ... (CBSSports.com)

Didier Deschamps moves Marcus Thuram central ahead of Olivier Giroud and puts Adrien Rabiot out left.

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France lack firepower without Mbappé, held by Netherlands in Euro ... (ESPN.co.uk)

France's attacking threat sputtered without Kylian Mbappé as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

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Deschamps says 'wise decision' to keep Mbappe on bench ... (SuperSport)

Didier Deschamps said it was not worth the risk to rush Kylian Mbappe back for Friday's 0-0 draw against the Netherlands just days after he suffered a ...

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Mbappe-less France draw with Dutch at Euro 2024 as Ukraine win ... (Jakarta Post)

Mbappe watched from the bench as an unused substitute in Leipzig, the new Real Madrid recruit forced to wear a mask in training this week after breaking his ...

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Netherlands v France LIVE: Kylian Mbappe injury updates and team ... (Yahoo Sports)

France talisman Mbappe suffered a broken nose in his first match of Euro 2024 and may wear a mask against Netherlands.

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Mbappé watches from subs' bench as France and Netherlands ... (The Hindu)

Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes' bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash.

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Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a mask for France at Euro 2024? (Goal.com)

Face masks are often worn in football, as well as other sports such as basketball when a player has suffered a facial injury such as a broken nose, cheekbone or ...

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Euro 2024 | Rules may stop Mbappé from wearing French-themed ... (News24)

SPORT. French star Kylian Mbappé is expected to turn out in a protective mask for his team's epic Euro group clash against the Netherlands on Friday night, ...

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Mbappe-less France draw with Dutch at Euro 2024 as Ukraine wins (The Japan Times)

France drew 0-0 against the Netherlands without Kylian Mbappe as both teams took a step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Friday, while Ukraine earned ...

France Stay On Course While Not Risking Mbappe - iAfrica (iAfrica.com)

France missed Kylian Mbappe in a wasteful display against the Netherlands but keeping their main man on the bench rather than risk him so soon after a ...

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Kylian Mbappe: France struggle without striker but Didier ... (BBC Sport)

France fail to score without Kylian Mbappe in the starting XI but boss Didier Deschamps says he is "unconcerned" by his side's struggles.

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Deschamps says 'wise decision' to keep Mbappe on bench (FRANCE 24)

Didier Deschamps said it was not worth the risk to rush Kylian Mbappe back for Friday's 0-0 draw against the Netherlands just days after he suffered a ...

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Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a mask for France at Euro 2024? (Goal.com)

France captain Kylian Mbappe is set to wear a mask if he features against Netherlands - but why?

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France player ratings vs Netherlands: Get Kylian Mbappe back on ... (Goal.com)

GOAL rates France's players following their 0-0 draw with Netherlands at Euro 2024 as Xavi Simons' strike is cruelly ruled out by VAR.

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Euro 2024 France Kylian Mbappe returns practice game - ESPN (ESPN)

France captain Kylian Mbappé made his return to the pitch on Saturday, playing 60 minutes in a game behind closed doors after breaking his nose against ...

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Kylian Mbappe is back! France striker returns in behind-closed ... (Goal.com)

Mbappe is fit and running after a broken nose · Trained with the France national team · Found the net twice in a friendly against Paderborn U21.

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Euro 2024: France's Kylian Mbappé sits out draw vs. Netherlands ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Kylian Mbappé remained on the substitutes' bench for the full 90 minutes as France were held to a 0-0 draw by the Netherlands at Euro 2024 on Friday, ...

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Kylian Mbappe is back! France striker returns in behind-closed ... (Goal.com)

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly back in France training and scored a brace in a behind-closed-door friendly upon his return.

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PSG have not paid Kylian Mbappe's salary for past two months (The New York Times)

Paris Saint-Germain have not paid Kylian Mbappe his salary for the past two months in a fresh sign of tensions with the player — who is about to join Real ...

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Kylian Mbappe demands €100m from PSG! New Galactico wants ... (Goal.com)

Kylian Mbappe is looking to receive €100million from Paris Saint-Germain regardless of his exit to Real Madrid.

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