Didier Deschamps believes protective mask used for broken nose caused problems for Mbappe

Didier Deschamps believes protective mask used for broken nose caused problems for Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe returned to France lineup in 1-1 draw with Poland
Forward scored from penalty spot but couldn't make much more of an impact
France head coach Didier Deschamps admitted Kylian Mbappe struggled to play while wearing a protective mask during their 1-1 draw with Poland on Tuesday.
Les Bleus are into the last 16 of Euro 2024, but had to settle for the runners-up spot in Group D after failing to beat an already-eliminated Poland, while Austria beat the Netherlands to leapfrog the French into first place.
Mbappe broke his nose during France's win against Austria on matchday one before sitting out their draw with the Netherlands. He made his return starting up front for Tuesday's game clad in a protective mask, and though he scored from the penalty spot, he found it hard to make an impact on proceedings during open play.
In his post-match press conference, Deschamps claimed Mbappe's sweat made it harder to adjust to wearing the mask.
"Despite everything he has gone through, a week after the blow, it was complicated," Deschamps said. "I thought he was quite good on his feet with the mask. He needed to get used to it.