Will Kylian Mbappe be benched with broken nose? France boss Didier Deschamps explains why Real Madrid-bound World Cup winner can make ‘even more history’ at Euro 2024

France as a team have failed to fulfil their potential in the current edition of the Euros, despite reaching the semi-final. Le Bleus have only scored three goals in five games, with their tally made up of two own goals and one penalty. The only French player to have scored was Mbappe from the spot against Poland in their final group-stage game, however, having suffered a broken nose, his participation in a last-four clash with Spain may be in doubt.

Speaking to Telefoot, the France boss cleared doubts about Mbappe's participation and fired back at criticism thrown towards the Real Madrid-bound forward.

He said: "Don't you think he has already made enough history, with what he has done so far? He wants to make even more history.

"We did everything we could with him, with the medical staff, to get him to be here. During the preparation, he had a little back problem, too, but Kylian is here.

"Even if he's not 100%, I know very well that for the opponent, knowing he's playing makes them think and forces them to adapt."

Mbappe has been one of the most important players for Deschamps over the course of the last six years, as he was the major catalyst for France's 2018 World Cup victory as they went unbeaten through that tournament. He also followed it up by almost singlehandedly winning the 2022 World Cup for Les Bleus, after netting a hat-trick in the final against Argentina who led 2-0 in Lusail with 10 minutes to play.

The French superstar will likely start the clash against favourites Spain on July 10 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, and he will be hoping to have a much better match this time out while avoiding further issues with his nose and protective mask.