Deschamps: Mbappe Is Recovering... And Will Not Participate Against Poland

France national football team coach Didier Deschamps said that striker Kylian Mbappe is making progress in his recovery from a broken nose, but he will definitely not participate in the match against Poland in the European Football Championship 2024, on Tuesday. Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France's victory over Austria (1-0) in his country's opening match, and missed the goalless draw with the Netherlands. France did not score any goals in the tournament, and secured victory over Austria with an own goal from an Austrian player. “He is improving day by day,” Deschamps told reporters. He added, "I will not deny that he is as keen to play as he was to play against the Netherlands." Mbappe raised hopes of a return against Poland, which had already been eliminated from the tournament, in the last group match when he wore a protective mask and participated in a training match last Saturday. Speaking to reporters before Deschamps, France midfielder N'Golo Kante had hinted that "Mbappe may return against Poland," a match that France needs to win to overtake the Netherlands and seize the top spot in the group. “If Kylian returns, I think that can help us score and win,” Kante said. "It is clear that Kylian's return will be a great addition."