Lucas Hernandez is ruled out of France’s World Cup campaign with an injury

France defender Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup against Australia.

The Bayern Munich defender pulled up in the build-up to Australia’s opening goal and clutched his knee as he lay on the floor. He was then replaced by his younger brother Theo Hernandez.

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Victime d'une rupture du ligament croisé antérieur du genou droit, @LucasHernandez doit renoncer au Mondial.

Tout le groupe lui souhaite le meilleur rétablissement possible 💙#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/TIgHi3qOPJ

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) November 23, 2022

Following scans on the injury, France have confirmed that he ruptured his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), meaning that he will no longer participate in the event in Qatar.

France coach Didier Deschamps released a statement following the diagnosis: “Like the whole group, I am extremely sorry for Lucas. We are losing an important element. Lucas is a warrior, and I have no doubt that he will do everything to get back to the fore.”

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France defender Lucas Hernandez has torn his ACL — he is out of the World Cup and his 22/23 season is over. 🚨🇫🇷 #WorldCup2022 #Qatar2022

Follows Benzema, Nkunku, Kanté, Paul Pogba, Maignan and Kimpembé as injuried players for France. pic.twitter.com/FBnRAwYwgT

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 23, 2022

The injury to Hernandez is another blow to the French side, who have already lost Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku to serious injuries just days before the World Cup. Deschamps is also without N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba, two pivotal players when France won the World Cup last time.