Lucas Hernández, defender from FC Bayern Munich, was injured

The defender is out for a long time with a knee injury.

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It was clear on Wednesday morning: Hernandez suffered a cruciate ligament rupture in his right knee .

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This was announced by the French association FFF on Wednesday. Hernandez has to reckon with a six-month break.

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"Now I have to think about how to replace Lucas," said the coach: "But we have alternatives."

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"We realized immediately that it was something worse," said France captain and goalkeeper

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Supported by paramedics, he hobbled off the field, Deschamps spoke of a "heavy blow" for his team.

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