LUCAS HERNANDEZ NEWS

Major knee injury confirmed Hernandez has suffered an ACL tear in his right knee, France announced.

Impact Hernandez played just 13 minutes before spraining his knee against Australia. He will miss the rest of the World Cup and potentially the remainder of the season, as he'll need at least five-to-six months to recover, and perhaps longer depending on how the rehab goes. Theo Hernandez will take over the left-back position for France, while Dayot Upamecano, Matthijs De Ligt, and Benjamin Pavard will get regular minutes as center-backs at Bayern Munich if they don't sign a new option in January.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fears of ACL injury Hernandez (knee) is undergoing tests but is dealing with a serious injury, manager Didier Deschamps told reporters. "He will undergo exams, but it seems quite serious to me. We're...

Impact Hernandez fits the bill for all signs of a potential ACL injury and Deschamps' outlook gives no positive twist. If Hernandez has an ACL injury it's likely that his World Cup, and season with Bayern Munich, are over. Theo Hernandez would take Lucas' spot for France, while Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs De Ligt would stay in the starting XI for Bayern Munich.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off with leg injury Hernandez was brought off with a leg injury early in the first half of Tuesday's clash with Australia.

Impact Hernandez went down holding his knee and lower leg and is just barely making his way back from a groin injury. Hernandez was replaced by Theo Hernandez, who would have immediate upside at left-back for Les Bleus. Hernandez will hope to return during the World Cup, though with any sort of leg or knee injury there is concern for a long time on the sideline.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

France adds Thuram for World Cup, Disasi replaces Kimpembe

Marcus Thuram has been handed the last spot in the France squad that will defend its World Cup title in Qatar while Monaco's uncapped Axel Disasi has also been called after Presnel...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varane, Kimpembe and Giroud named in France World Cup squad

France coach Didier Deschamps picked central defenders Raphael Varane and Prensel Kimpembe in a World Cup squad named amid injury concerns

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Option from bench Hernandez (groin) is available as a substitute in Saturday's match against Hertha Berlin, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann. They (Leroy Sane and Hernandez) won't be in the st...

Impact Hernandez has missed each of the last 10 matches due to injury but is now able to make his return if called upon. When Hernandez is allowed to start again, Benjamin Pavard could spend more time on the right flank which would push Noussair Mazraoui into a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Milan Hernandez (groin) won't be fit for Tuesday's match against Inter Milan but could return by Saturday's trip to Hertha Berlin, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Hernandez will have missed 10 straight matches following Tuesday's game, as a torn adductor muscle is cutting his participation in the World Cup down to the final moments. When Hernandez is fit enough to start, he'll compete for minutes with Matthijs De Ligt and Dayot Upamecano, allowing Benjamin Pavard to move back to the right side.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return before World Cup Hernandez (groin) is expected to return before the World Cup break, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Hernandez is expected to return to training Monday, with the hope he is able to play before the World Cup. The reported return date is a Saturday trip to Hertha, though it's possible that's pushed back to one of the final two matches before the Bundesliga goes on break.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Hernandez is training with the ball, but isn't expected back until a Nov. 8 clash with Werder Bremen, tz.de reports.

Impact Hernandez is back training with the ball and is beginning to run intensively. That said a return before the World Cup break is uncertain, though with no set-backs the defender is targeting a return against Werder Bremen on Nov. 8. Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs De Ligt would likely remain in the starting XI, though Hernandez would provide much needed depth in the hectic period expected after the World Cup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Running on grass Hernandez (groin) was able to run on grass in Friday's session, his club announced ahead of Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Hernandez likely still needs a couple of weeks to fully recover his fitness but this is a good sign his rehab is on schedule. At the least, Hernandez may save himself for the World Cup, at which point Benjamin Pavard and Dayot Upamecano will continue as starters at center-back for much of the next month.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May not return until World Cup Hernandez (groin) might not play again until mid-November, German channel SPORT1's Kerry Hau reported Friday.

Impact Hernandez was initially expected to miss around 4-6 weeks while recovering from a torn adductor muscle he suffered in mid-September, but now there are reports it may take even longer for him to return. According to Hau, both Hernandez and Bayern Munich are optimistic he will be able to play for France in the World Cup, but he might not be fit until just before the tournament begins.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Hernandez has been ruled out for "several weeks" due to a torn muscle in his left adductor, his club announced Wednesday. He also scored one goal and kept a clean sheet during Wedn...

Impact Hernandez probably needs between a month and six weeks to recover from this injury at the earliest. It's unfortunate after he opened the scoring to suffer this injury, as the opening phase of the season will be among its busiest. The international break will give Hernandez extra time to rest but since he was likely to make the French national team he loses time to prove himself before the World Cup. In his absence, Matthijs De Ligt and Josip Stanisic will be options to start on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts opener Hernandez committed two fouls and created one chance during Friday's 6-1 win over Frankfurt.

Impact Hernandez got the start over new big-money signing Matthijs De Ligt, going 82 minutes alongside his usual partner, Dayot Upamecano. With the price tag paid for De Ligt it's likely he finds his way into the starting XI sooner rather than later, though neither Hernandez nor Upamecano will be easily to supplant in the starting setup.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent throughout Hernandez made 25 starts throughout the 2021/22 campaign, making one assist.

Impact Hernandez made 50 tackles and provided one assist throughout the 2021/22 campaign. The left-back was a consistently defensive option throughout the season, dealing with some injuries while still managed over 2,000 minutes played, the first time he's passed that milestone for Munich. Hernandez will be among the best defenders in the Bundesliga in 2021/22, though a healthy Alphonso Davies will keep Hernandez at center back.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud left out of France squad, Kamara gets first call up

France coach Didier Deschamps left out veteran forward Olivier Giroud and called up uncapped Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara for Nations League games next month

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning Saturday Hernandez (thigh) is back in training and is set to return against Dortmund on Saturday, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Hernandez is on his way back from a thigh injury and made a return to training earlier in the week. The defender should be back in the starting XI on Saturday, where he will be a limited fantasy option in central defense.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Hernandez (thigh) will be out for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Hernandez is out for Sunday's match as he continues to deal with a muscular injury in his thigh. Omar Richards is the likely replacement at left-back though it's possible that Munich shift back to a three man back line with two more aggressive wing-backs.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Villarreal Hernandez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Hernandez is starting as expected Tuesday after missing the match over the weekend with a thigh issue. He's in what appears to be a three-man back line, so he's unlikely to get up the field much, though he still managed a couple shots and chance created in the first leg.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Tuesday Hernandez (thigh) was not mentioned by manager Julian Nagelsmann ahead of Tuesday's match against Villarreal.

Impact It appears Hernandez will be fine to start Tuesday after missing the match over the weekend. There's a chance it was more about rest for Hernandez, who has a minor thigh issue and he should be in the starting XI at center-back alongside Dayot Upamecano.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent due to bruised thigh Hernandez (thigh) was absent in Saturday's win over Augsburg.

Impact Hernandez was held out of the Bundesliga contest on Saturday due to thigh bruising. This injury is detrimental to Munich's defense as now two fellow defenders, Niklas Sule (illness) and Bouna Sarr (knee) remain out due to injury/illness. With the Bundesliga concluding and the Champions League in progress, Munich hopes for a swift recovery and return to the pitch for Hernandez.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds rare assist Hernandez provided one assist on three chances created during Saturday's 4-0 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Hernandez finally found his first Bundesliga assist after spending most of the season at center-back. The defender has lost some of his fantasy value due to his switch away from wing-back. He will remain a solid piece of Bayern's defense after the break, even if he has minimal fantasy value.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clauss, Nkunku receive 1st call-ups for French national team

Lens defender Jonathan Clauss and Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku have received their first call-ups to France's national team

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended against Leverkusen Hernandez is suspended for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen due to accumulating too many yellow cards.

Impact Hernandez is suspended for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen, and will force Bayern into a likely change of defensive shape. With Hernandez and Alphonso Davies (heart) both out, it's likely that Benjamin Pavard will move to central defense. Hernandez will be straight back into the starting XI on Tuesday against Salzburg in the Champions League.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in starting XI Hernandez (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Hernandez stays in the XI Saturday despite leaving last weekend with a knock to his calf. Bayern are low on options, so he's likely playing through some kind of issue, which will likely limit his ability to get forward.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with calf injury Hernandez was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match with Greuther Furth due to a calf injury.

Impact Hernandez was forced off in the 53rd minute due to a calf injury, but left the pitch under his own power. More information about the extent of injury should be known ahead of next week's match with Frankfurt.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE