Why Theo Hernandez needed to win World Cup for brother Lucas who had his proper knee ACL smashed in 4-1 win vs Aus

Theo Hernandez desires to win the World Cup for France. And for his huge brother, he instructed the media late November after the Australia sport.

Lucas Hernandez was in tears when he ruptured the ACL in his proper knee early in France’s 4-1 win in opposition to Australia a fortnight in the past. His brother Theo changed him at left again in a straight swap, regardless that they’re totally different types of gamers

“His injury was very bad news for us. It’s not easy for him, either, because it’s also a really long injury,” mentioned the 25-year-old Theo, who’s one 12 months youthful than his brother.

“I’ve been talking with him on the phone every day since he left Qatar. I want to play in every match here because I want to bring the trophy back for him.”

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France had a nightmare begin to the World Cup with star gamers Kante and Pogba amongst a variety of others dropping off because of harm. Lucas although had his ACL ruptured after the beginning of the match.

The youthful Hernandez, who performs for Italian champion AC Milan, is extra attack-minded than his brother and generally appears extra like a winger than a defender.

Batmobil man: “Call me a Ferrari”

In a information convention earlier, a Chinese journalist instructed him his nickname amongst Chinese followers is “Supercar” due to unimaginable pace.

“I prefer Ferrari,” he joked, smiling.

Hernandez, the Milan participant, is thought for his Bat-mobil resembling pace automotive, which famously received a coat paint of Carbon-vinyl end for a gleaming all-black end to the prancing horse.

He had mentioned it’s a dream for him to play on the left aspect of the French assault with Adrien Rabiot in midfield and Kylian Mbappe up entrance.

When he arrange Mbappe for France’s profitable purpose within the 2-1 win in opposition to Denmark on Saturday they jumped into one another’s arms.

“We combine really well together and it’s a real pleasure,” Hernandez mentioned.

“When you have Kylian in front of you then things become easy. We get on really well on the field.”

It brings a pointy focus to his play, too.

“I try not to miss with any of my passes,” he mentioned.

Coach Didier Deschamps has turned France round within the area of two video games, dealing with a pile of accidents to undertake a brand new, extra direct method.

Despite the attacking intent, Hernandez is conscious of his place within the staff and his defensive duties.

“I know I can’t push up too much,” he mentioned.

(With AP inputs)