France has fallen short of expectations in this Euro tournament despite reaching the semi-finals. They’ve managed only three goals in five games, including two own goals and one penalty. Kylian Mbappe was the sole scorer for France from the penalty spot against Poland in the group stage, but his participation in the upcoming semi-final against Spain is uncertain due to a broken nose.
Addressing concerns about Mbappe’s fitness, France’s coach assured that Mbappe is determined to make history despite his setbacks: “Don’t you think he has already made enough history, with what he has done so far? He wants to make even more history.”
Despite facing challenges with injuries, including a back issue during preparation, Mbappe has made it to this stage with the team’s support.
Deschamps emphasized Mbappe’s significance to the team, noting his pivotal role since the 2018 World Cup victory, where Mbappe’s contributions were instrumental. Looking ahead to the clash with Spain on July 10 in Munich, Mbappe is expected to start, aiming for a stronger performance while managing his nose injury and protective mask.