In a mix of reassuring news for the long term but less than gleeful updates for the short term, the French camp wore somber expressions on Monday night despite their victory over Austria (0-1). Although Adrien Rabiot appeared calm, stating he was "not worried," Kylian Mbappé exited the game with a bloodied nose after a collision with Kevin Danso just minutes before the final whistle in Düsseldorf. Striking Deschamps' squad's captain on the shoulder while attempting to head a ball, Mbappé fell to the ground. He left the pitch with blood dripping from his nose and was cautioned for re-entering the field without the referee's permission. Having contributed to an own goal by Maximilian Wöber, Mbappé was substituted by Olivier Giroud in stoppage time.

The French Football Federation promptly announced that the 25-year-old would undergo examinations without providing a prognosis. Coach Didier Deschamps shared in the post-match press conference, "He is not doing well, in bad shape, in the hands of the medical staff. His nose is damaged. We have to see, but it looks complicated. This is the black spot of the evening. I won't speculate, but the French team with Kylian will always be stronger. If the news doesn't go in that direction, we will fight without him. In any team he plays for, it is inevitably stronger. We will keep you informed; we are not here to hide something. We need to have the facts. I can't give them to you."

French Football Federation President, Philippe Diallo, expressed optimism to the press, stating, "It will be fine, no need for surgery." However, it has been reported that the new Real Madrid forward will certainly miss the remaining group stage matches against the Netherlands and Poland. No surgery is currently planned, but Mbappé is expected to wear a protective mask, and there are talks of a 15-day absence due to a diagnosed nose fracture. Mbappé hinted at his return by asking for mask ideas. The victory was achieved, but the cost is high.

Social Media Reactions:

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- A setback for Mbappé, hoping for a quick recovery.
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- Austria should not be underestimated; their performance was commendable.
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