Euro 2024, Netherlands vs France: Kylian Mbappe to miss the game against Netherlands?

Friday marks the clash of heavyweights in the Euro 2024 as France meets  the Netherlands in the Group D Fixture.

Both the teams won their opening matches, and this game could decide the topper of the group.

Netherlands passing game against Poland helped them control the game much, with their flanks countering every opportunity in the counter attack, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, and Xavi Simmons will be the key factor for the Dutch in this important tie.

Not to forget Wout Weghorst, who came as a Super Sub and delivered the winning goal for the Netherlands against Poland, standing 6 foot 6, he could be difficult to handle through set pieces for the French defenders.

As for France, their main man, Kylian Mbappe, is doubtful to be in the starting lineup for Les Bleus, Mbappe suffered a broken nose during Match against Austria, although he was seen in France practice session but On Wednesday, the president of the France Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, said it was “too soon to know” if he will play again at this tournament.

Mbappe has scored six times against Dutch in five matches. There will be a sigh of relief for The Netherlands if he is out of the match today.

Dembele, Kolo Muani, and Kingsley Coman, with their speed and control, can dominate the Dutch wings and create deadly crosses for Les Bleus.

Despite the unsurity about Kylian Mbappe, France still has got multiple talents in the name of Tchouameni, Ngolo Kante, and Olivier Giroud, who can win the match for them.

Trivia

• This will be the fourth Euros meeting between the teams.
• Kylian Mbappé is doubtful for the game with a broken nose.
• France have, won seven of their last eight matches against the Netherlands in all competitions.

Out of 30 matches played, only four have resulted in a draw, France dominated with 15 wins whereas the Netherlands got 11 wins