Bayern Munich's Lucas double the pain of France in the World Cup
The French Men’s national team announced that Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out of the 2022 World Cup after tearing his ACL in France's opening game against Australia.
France's injury problems continue to pile up as defender Lucas Hernandez has become the fourth player to be withdrawn from their World Cup squad. The Bayern Munich defender was forced off just 13 minutes into his World Cup debut in France's opening 4-1 victory over Australia on Tuesday.
The French Football Federation has now confirmed that the player has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and has been ruled out of the World Cup. The French national team statement confirmed that Hernandez was suffering from a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee.
Lucas Hernandez underwent an MRI at the Aspetar clinic after the match against Australia. Unfortunately, this examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis, of an anterior cruciate ligament tear of the right knee. Consequently, Lucas Hernandez unfortunately lost the rest of the World Cup matches.
France manager Didier Deschamps explained that:'We are losing an important element. Lucas is a warrior and I have no doubt that he will do everything possible to return to the game. first plan.
'I know him well, courage, he will have it, that's for sure. On behalf of the group, I wish him the best possible recovery. It's a bitter blow for France's hopes of retaining the World Cup, with Les Bleus already without the likes of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante going into the tournament.
France led Group D with 3 points after defeating Australia, then Tunisia and Denmark each with one point.