Axel Allag, Media365, published on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 8:19 a.m.
Against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé wore a different mask than the one against Poland. According to Didier Deschamps, the captain of the French team could be forced to deal with this protection for a long time to come.
We’re starting to get used to it. Since June 17, and his broken nose suffered against Austria, Kylian Mbappé has been forced to wear a protective mask.. Something that does not delight him because, in his words, “playing with a mask is an absolute horror”. Against Belgium (1-0), Monday in Düsseldorf, the captain of the Blues wore a new version of his mask, which was therefore different from the one tried against Poland a few days ago. And in a press conference, Didier Deschamps explained the situation, clearly opening the door to a fairly long use concerning this accessory. “He is getting used to it. What is important is the consolidation, which is better every day”, first highlighted the national coach.
A “less clear” lateral vision for Mbappé
As he explained on the eve of France-Belgium, Mbappé will not use this mask as an excuse for his tournament, while he was rather imprecise against the Red Devils – 5 shots, 0 on target. “The sweat remains blocked so you have to take it off so that it flows. I had the impression on the first days that I saw in 3D, that it was not me playing. As soon as I can take it off, I will take it off, but now I have no choice, I can’t play without it”, he had indicated before the 8th final won in pain by the French team. Didier Deschamps, without hiding the notable discomfort that this causes, has drawn a future with a mask for the attackerwho should finish the Euro with the mask and, possibly, start in La Liga with Real Madrid (the weekend of August 17) always with this accessory.
“There is the aspect linked to sweating, with the efforts, which can bother him a little, even if he can wipe himself from time to time. In terms of vision, I haven’t tried it, from what he tells me, he has the impression of seeing the images in 3D. Even if it’s tenths of a second… For the front vision, it’s fine, but it can lead to having less clear lateral vision. But hey, he’ll have to get used to it because, to protect it, he might wear it for a few weeks or even a few months.“, proclaimed the coach of the Blues.
