When Kylian Mbappé (25) broke his nose in France’s Euro 2024 opener against Austria, his fitness issues in the lead-up to the competition were quickly forgotten, however, Les Bleus’ captain has confirmed that he is still short of his best form.
In France’s final warm-up game for Euro 2024, against Canada, Mbappé was left on the bench. When the squad arrived in Germany, he then missed a training session as he contended with what was reported as a knee problem. On the eve of the match against Austria in Düsseldorf, he then gave a cryptic answer when questioned about his fitness levels, which suggested that not all was well.
“My physical [preparedness] isn’t the most important thing, the more important thing is to be mentally ready,” began Mbappé in a press conference, attended by Get French Football News. “I am ready to win, to do everything to win. I prefer to have the mentality, more than the legs. It’s better if you have both. I hope to have both. I have the mentality, and we’ll see if I have the legs tomorrow. The most important thing is to be connected and invested.”
Mbappé, masked since breaking his nose in a collision with Kevin Danso, has confirmed that he still isn’t 100%. “No, I don’t think I do have my legs fully. I think I need a good pre-season […] to be at 100% and nice and quick, I need good physical preparation and I am sure that’ll be better after a pre-season with my new club (Real Madrid). But before that, I really want to take my chance and get to the semi-finals,” said Mbappé, ahead of France’s game against Portugal on Friday.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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God may you be with France 🇫🇷 for one game plz 🙏
darrenham
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Portugal will shine tonight with the team spirit and morale of the team at the highest after the penalty shoot out.... They now will play for each other... Mark my words...
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Fitness oh yeah about that nobody cares
papabrains
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These were some of the unforseable events likely to happen that's why Real Madrid insisted, none of their players join the Olympics games.... Two main issues were cited; 1. That players should have adequate rest since much games have been played... 2. Prepare adequately to face the new season by getting in shape the physical body, mentally alert & emotionally tuned..... As noted before, Mbappe kept insisting upon the need for him to get along with France Olympics football team...Now, see the unfortunate happening in the EUROS, having a terrible broken nose which has be a major source of worry to himself & the world at large😙... Lessons learn't: Never push urself too much when there're series of precautions offered !