Story by
Kylian Mbappé’s potential World Cup ankle injury has France fans worried
- Story by
- Kylian Mbappé’s potential World Cup ankle injury has France fans worried
Kylian Mbappé's potential World Cup ankle injury has France fans worried appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
A strong display across the board led France past Morocco by a score of 2-0 during Thursday's FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matchup. After missing a first-half penalty, French superstar Kylian Mbappé nailed a gorgeous goal to open the scoring in the 60th minute. Then, six minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé added a second, clinching a victory for France . As the matchup wound down, Mbappé sat on the French bench with ice on his ankle. The sight worried some fans of France, including X (formerly Twitter) user @HaangEmHiigh.
Advertisement
"WHAT THE F*** HAPPENED TO MBAPPE!?!?!?" exclaimed the French fan. "IS HE F****** INJURED!?"
Footage of Mbappé quickly circulated online, as the ice on the ankle is worrisome to some. However, others think the step was just a precaution from the French staff. After all, the superstar forward didn't look concerned as the match unwound. As France looks forward to their semifinal clash versus either Spain or Belgium , questions will now start to pop up about Mbappé's readiness.
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)
After the game, Mbappé downplayed the severity of the injury , per The Athletic's Adam Crafton.
Advertisement
"I have a minor ankle injury, but I'm completely fine. (Jean-Philippe) Mateta was in a better position to play the remaining minutes of the match and was fitter at that moment. That's all that happened."
For the moment, though, Mbappé's pursuit of a World Cup title and the Golden Boot appears to be intact. If the potential knock to the 27-year-old's ankle is more severe, then France's chances of defeating Belgium or Spain become much more difficult. However, if his calm demeanor on the bench is any indication, it appears as if Mbappé could already have his mind on another French victory.
On the other side of the bracket, Argentina could potentially await. If both countries make it back to the World Cup final, it will be a rematch of the 2022 finale, one of the best soccer matches of all time. Will Mbappé and France turn the tables this year, ending up with the title instead of fellow superstar Lionel Messi and Argentina?
Related: Kylian Mbappe becomes first French player ever to reach eye-popping milestone during World Cup
Related: Kylian Mbappe shuts down injury concern after leaving Morocco clash
