On June 23, according to RMC Sport, Kylian Mbappé participated in a training match against the reserve team of Paderborn as planned. The French captain played with a mask and found the back of the net.
After being on the bench for the entire 90 minutes in France’s second UEFA Euro group match against the Netherlands, Mbappé returned to action in a mixed squad friendly held at the French national team’s training ground against Paderborn’s reserves. RMC Sport reported that Mbappé, wearing a mask, was highly active in the game, frequently showcasing his pace and dribbling skills, and scored two goals in the 30-minute each half encounter.
France will face Poland in their final group match next Tuesday, and Mbappé, with the assistance of the team physiotherapist, is working to be fit for the fixture. It is also reported that the starters from the game against the Netherlands, along with the slightly injured Kingsley Coman, did not take part in the training match. Instead, they stayed at the hotel for physiotherapy and recovery sessions.