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Will injured Mbappe return in time for key Poland tie?

June 24, 2024 23:50 IST

IMAGE: Kylian Mbappe has returned to train with the French team under constant monitoring. Photograph: Kacper Pempel/Reuters

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"He's better day by day," Deschamps told reporters. "I won't deny that he is as keen to play tomorrow as he was to play against the Netherlands."

Mbappe raised hopes of a return against already-eliminated Poland in the final group game when he put on a protective mask and took part in a practice match on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters before Deschamps, France midfielder N'Golo Kante hinted that Mbappe could be back against Poland, a match France need to win to overtake Netherlands as group leaders.

"With Kylian back, I think that can help us to score and win. Clearly, it's a big plus to have Kylian back," Kante said. g

Source: REUTERS
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