Mbappe 'moving in right direction' to play in Netherlands match

France leader Didier Deschamps says "everything is moving successful nan correct direction" for Kylian Mbappe to beryllium disposable to play against nan Netherlands successful their 2nd Euro 2024 lucifer connected Friday.

The 25-year-old striker was forced disconnected during Monday's 1-0 triumph complete Austria aft breaking his nose.

His look struck force Kevin Danso's enarthrosis successful nan follow-through from an aerial challenge.

Mbappe was taken to Dusseldorf hospital, wherever nan break was confirmed, earlier returning to nan nationalist team's camp.

The French Football Federation (FFF) said he did not require room and a protective disguise would beryllium made for nan forward.

“I tin corroborate that Kylian Mbappe is emotion amended and each is evolving good to spot him disposable for tomorrow," said Deschamps.

“It’s moving successful nan correct direction”.

On nan mask, Deschamps added: "He will beryllium playing successful a mask, you don’t request to cognize immoderate much specifications astir this mask."

Mbappe has scored 47 goals successful 80 appearances for his country, though he has not scored a extremity astatine a European Championship.

He will join Real Madrid aft nan tournament, erstwhile his Paris St-Germain statement expires.