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France coach says he assumes masked Ѳé will be available for Netherlands match at Euro 2024

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps says he assumes Kylian Ѳé will be available for the Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands on Friday. “Everything is going well, after the shock we had.
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France's Kylian Mbappe, left, gestures as he speaks with his head coach Didier Deschamps during a training session in Paderborn, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. France will play against Netherland during their Group D soccer match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament on June 21. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps says he assumes Kylian Ѳé will be available for the Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands on Friday.

“Everything is going well, after the shock we had. He was able to take part is some light exercises yesterday and that will be the same this evening. Everything is evolving in the right direction,” Deschamps said Thursday. “We’ll do all we can to ensure that he’ll be available tomorrow.”

Ѳé broke his nose in France's opening 1-0 win over Austria on Monday when his face collided with Austria defender Kevin Danso’s shoulder. Blood stained his white France jersey. If he plays, he’ll need to .

“Kylian will be wearing a mask,” Deschamps confirmed to journalists. “We don’t need to know the details of this mask. I think you have enough moles to know where the mask is coming from.”

Ѳé on Wednesday and was expected to continue preparations on Thursday.

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