Kylian Mbappe could miss the rest of France's Euro 2024 campaign as Real Madrid new boy is 'rushed to hospital for surgery' after suffering broken nose following brutal collision with Austria rival

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Medics have suggested that Kylian Mbappe could be sidelined for at least ten days by surgery on a broken nose and possibly even longer – putting his Euro 2024 campaign in serious doubt.

Former France team doctor Fabrice Bryand told L’Equipe that the timeframe – which would mean no group stage participation for the new France captain – was ten days minimum. The French Football Federation confirmed on Monday night that the player, pictured leaving the stadium in an ambulance was undergoing surgery, thought to be at the University Hospital of Düsseldorf.

France coach Didier Deschamps said his new captain Mbappe ‘didn’t get off lightly’ after a collision with Austrian defender Kevin Danso later in the 1-0 win over Austria which seemed to have left him with a broken nose.

Deschamps seemed exasperated when questioned about Mbappe, saying his player was ‘not doing well.’

He said: ‘I don’t have the elements in my hands. He didn’t get off lightly. It is still to be seen. I cannot at this stage give the answer. He’s not doing well. He’s with the medical staff. His nose got badly hit that’s for sure. We need to check, but it seems quite complicated, which is really unfortunate for us tonight.’ 

France star Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during his side's win against Austria

Mbappe received a yellow card after he re-entered the pitch and called to be substituted

The forward was left with a broken nose after colliding with Austria's Kevin Danso

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Mbappe commented on the incident as he wrote on X: 'Any ideas for masks?'.

Mbappe was left on the ground following a collision with Austria's Kevin Danso.

As reported by Julien Laurens, Mbappe is in hospital with a broken nose. It is unclear whether he will require surgery or if his involvement in the remainder of the Euros will be impacted. 

The France attacker then ended up getting a yellow card after he re-entered the pitch and tried to get substituted. 

Mbappe was eventually allowed to go off in the closing stages of normal time, with Olivier Giroud replacing him.

New Real Madrid signing Mbappe had played a key part in the only goal of the game, with Maximilian Wober scoring an own goal following his cross. 

The 25-year-old wasn't able to find the net against Austria despite having two good opportunities. 

France take on the Netherlands on Friday in their next game. They will round off their group stage fixtures when they play Poland on June 25. 

Mbappe sat down as he re-entered the pitch following the incident against Austria

The incident prompted much discussion on X, with one user writing: 'Mbappe nose is broken wtf'.

Another added: 'Kylian Mbappe's nose is not quite right after that.'

Meanwhile, Actu Foot wrote: 'Big shock for Mbappe.'