Kylian Mbappe has been named on the French bench for Friday’s Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands four days after breaking his nose in Les Bleus’ opening Euro 2024 victory over Austria.
Mbappe trained in a mask inspired by the colours of the French flag on Thursday, but was never risked by Didier Deschamps.
Victory for either side in Leipzig will secure their place in the last 16.
There were initial fears about the availability of Mbappe for the rest of the tournament as he was left bloodied by a clash with the shoulder of Austria defender Kevin Danso during Monday’s 1-0 win for France.
Tests, though, revealed that the 25-year-old would not have to undergo surgery and could feature later in the game as he looks to break his duck at the European Championships.
The Real Madrid new boy has scored 12 goals in two World Cups, but has not yet got a single goal in five outings at the Euros.
Aurelien Tchouameni comes in for Mbappe in the only change for France.
The Dutch make just the solitary change from the side which beat Poland 2-1 in their opening game with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong replacing Joey Veerman.
Holland: Bart Verbruggen, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Jerdy Schouten, Tijjani Reijnders, Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Memphis Depay. France: Mike Maignan, Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez, N’Golo
Spain midfielder Rodrigo has been Banned from Spain’s next match: Euro 2024