After the shock suffered against Austria which left him with a broken nose, Kylian Mbappé launched a desperate appeal on social networks in search of the perfect facial protection. And who better than another injured champion to give him the best advice? Antoine Dupont.
Nothing like another champion to get a boost during difficult times. The health of Kylian Mbappé is at the center of all attention after a head-on collision with Austrian defender Danso on Monday evening. After a trip to the hospital, Mbappé had to face the facts: his nose is indeed broken.
The Blues striker published a humorous message on his social networks: “Ideas for masks?“. A message quickly spotted by his rugby counterpart, who couldn’t help but make his contribution.“PM for a Kylian Mbappé promo code, I have plans. Good luck above all“, replied Antoine Dupont.
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A direct reference to his own experience. During the last Rugby World Cup, the French XV player had to opt for a full-face helmet after his maxillo-zygomatic fracture injury.
Whatever the Blues striker’s choice, the mask will allow him to look a little more like the character from whom his nickname “Ninja Turtle” comes.
