France’s captain, Kylian Mbappe, will start their second Euro 2024 group game against the Netherlands from the bench.
According to L’Equipe, Mbappe is fit to play in the encounter despite breaking his nose against Austria.
Les Bleus’ star player sustained the injury after he headed the shoulder of Austrian player Kevin Danso during Monday’s 1-0 triumph.
There were fears that he would miss the remainder of the tournament.
Didier Deschamps’ decision to drop Mbappe to the bench will force the France coach to reconfigure his starting lineup.
Marcus Thuram, an Inter Milan striker who previously played on the left against Austria, will now start up front.
Adrien Rabiot, a Juventus midfielder, would shift to the left wing, while Ousmane Dembele would remain on the right.
