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Nets brace on Sunday Hernandez scored twice while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing three times inaccurately, creating two chances, making an interception, three tackles (winning both) and tw...

Impact Hernandez found the back of the net in the 48th and 59th minutes, the second coming via a penalty shot. The goals upped the fullback's season total to four, while he led Milan in shots, tackles and clearances in the victory.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rare goal Hernandez scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 4-2 win over Empoli.

Impact Hernandez scored his second goal of the campaign Wednesday as he helped lead his side past a tough Empoli side. The defender has been going through some poor form but will hope to bounce back over the winter break, facing off against Roma after the break.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Hernandez (illness) will be in the starting XI versus Empoli on Wednesday.

Impact After one match on the shelf due to illness, Hernandez finds himself restored to the starting XI on Wednesday. The left-back should continue to push the attack from the backline and offer top-end fantasy value given he recorded one assist, 22 crosses (eight accurate) and 10 corners in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Empoli Hernandez (illness) will be back for Wednesday's match versus Empoli, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Hernandez was a late scratch for the Napoli clash due to a non-COVID illness, but he quickly got better and practiced fully in the last two days. He should get the nod over Fode Ballo-Toure at left-back. He has tallied two assists, 11 chances created and 30 crosses in the last seven appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Napoli clash Hernandez (illness) has been removed from the squad list to face Napoli Sunday as his fever worsened, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Hernandez was originally present, but the coaching staff removed him as the situation was not improving. Fode Ballo-Toure or Pierre Kalulu will play at left-back in this one.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Hernandez is questionable for Sunday's match versus Napoli as he has been dealing with a slight illness throughout the week, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Hernandez still has a full day to shake it off, but the gaffer did not sound very optimistic since he has never been able to practice fully this week. He might be limited even if available. Fode Ballo-Toure has usually manned the left flank when Hernandez was not present.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers cour crosses against Udinese Hernandez took one off-target shot, sent in four crosses (one accurate), had two interceptions and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Hernandez had an okay display but is capable of putting together better performances. He has provided two assists in the last seven starts, logging four shots, 11 chances created and 30 crosses. Milan will host Napoli next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against Salernitana Hernandez sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances, won one tackle and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Hernandez put up his standard numbers even though he played just over an hour in order to rest. He paced his team in crosses. He has provided two assists, created 11 chances and sent in 24 deliveries in the last four matches. Milan will host Liverpool in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Udinese next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fifth assist of season Hernandez had an assist while crossing seven times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Hernandez set up Alessio Romagnoli in the 21st minute assisting Milan's lone goal. The assist was the fifth of the season for the wide man while his seven crosses led Milan in the loss.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Hernandez took an off target shot, crossed five times (three accurate) and created two chances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Hernandez was a part of the Milan back four that kept a clean sheet on Wednesday. The fullback finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the win.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Fiorentina Hernandez sent in three crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Hernandez helped Milan's attempt to mount a comeback by finding Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a low-driven pass, however he also had an error on the other end that led to a goal by the opponents. He is now up to four assists and he has added 11 shots, 16 chances created and 28 crosses in 13 games. Milan will face Atletico Madrid away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Sassuolo Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Napoli Hernandez served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Hernandez will be back in the XI replacing Fode Ballo-Toure in the Napoli game after the break. He has posted one goal, three assists, 12 shots and 13 chances created in ten matches.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers

With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Roma Hernandez received a red card in the 67th minute of Sunday's victory against Roma, following a foul on Lorenzo Pellegrini for his second booking of the match. He took a shot on tar...

Impact Hernandez will be suspended for next weekend's Milan derby in Serie A, where Fode Ballo-Toure will likely replace him at left back. But first comes Wednesday's Champions League clash against Porto.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers four crosses against Torino Hernandez (COVID) sent in four crosses (one accurate), won one duel and had one interception in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Hernandez came on at half-time and flashed the usual burst despite the recent bout with COVID. He will be back in the XI in Sunday's clash with Roma. He has posted one goal, three assists, 19 crosses and 11 tackles in ten matches.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option versus Torino Hernandez (COVID-19) will be on the bench against Torino on Tuesday, per SkySports.

Impact Hernandez will be back in the squad for the first time since Oct. 3, a stretch of three matches on the sidelines. Prior to contracting COVID-19, the left-back registered one goal on four shots (two on target), two assists and three crosses (one accurate) in his prior four contests. Barring any setbacks, Hernandez should be in the mix for the starting XI versus Roma on Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be back versus Torino Hernandez (COVID) has strong chances to be available for Tuesday's match against Torino, although he probably will not start, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Hernandez will be fully evaluated in the final practices, but the coach did not anticipate any hiccups for his return after a two-week bout with COVID. Fode Ballo-Toure should get another start at left Tuesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turns negative Hernandez has shaken off COVID and will re-join the team in practice at the start of the week, Milan announced.

Impact Hernandez cleared the protocol after 11 days of isolation. Despite the positive development, the Tuesday's game versus Torino might come too early for him to be involved as he will have just a couple of training sessions to be ready.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unbeaten in Serie A, AC Milan can't win in Champions League

AC Milan is unbeaten in Serie A but can’t find a way to win in the Champions League

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Hernandez has contracted Coronavirus during his time with France, Milan announced.

Impact Hernandez took the tests before re-joining the team and has begun isolating at home. He will likely miss at least a couple of matches, but the timetable is rather subjective. Milan will use either Fode Ballo-Toure or Davide Calabria at left-back.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro flops France, Belgium seek redemption in Nations League

Two of the European Championship’s biggest disappointments face each other on Thursday in the Nations League semifinal in Turin

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist versus Atalanta Hernandez sent in one inaccurate cross, created three scoring chances, drew three fouls and picked up an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Hernandez.

Impact Hernandez was one of the most active men for his side offensively and found Rafael Leao on a counter for the momentary 0-3 goal. He was also instrumental in the first goal, wreaking havoc with a bursting run. He is up to one goal, three assists, nine shots and 11 chances created in nine matches. Milan will host Verona in two weeks.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad

France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows well in Spezia game Hernandez took two shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), had three successful take-ons and won seven duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Hernandez was often the most proactive man for his side in the first sixty minutes and ripped off multiple runs that created dangerous situations. He had shined with a goal and an assist in the previous outing. He is up to two helpers in the season, plus he has notched eight chances created, nine shots, 14 crosses and eight interceptions. Milan will host Atletico Madrid in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist off bench Hernandez scored and provided one assist off the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Venice.

Impact Hernandez came off the bench for the final 31 minutes, his first time playing off the bench this season, and produced two goal contributions. It was a stellar performance from the left-back who is one of the best defensive options in Serie A. Hernandez has a very favorable trip to Spezia on Saturday to stay in the goals.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE