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Comes off with leg injury Hernandez came off after taking a vicious shot to the leg in the second half of Saturday's 3-2 win over Dortmund.

Impact Hernandez blocked a huge shot from Marius Wolf and was immediately down holding his calf. The defender will hope to avoid a long-term injury but he could be rested Tuesday, against Barcelona. With the group secured there's no reason for Benjamin Pavard to not make the spot start.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training normally Hernandez (hamstring) is training normally and should be an option Saturday against Bielefeld, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Hernandez is available Saturday after training normally and could likely fill in to a taxed defensive line. The defender will hope to make his return straight to the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Kyiv Hernandez was subbed out at halftime of Tuesday's Champions League victory against Dinamo Kyiv after feeling hamstring tightness. He made a clearance, an interception and won three...

Impact Hernandez's injury seems minor and the subsitution was precautionary, but manager Julian Nagelsmann did not want to take any risks considering the injury list at center back for Bayern at the moment: Niklas Sule (illness), Josip Stanisic (illness) and Tanguy Nianzou (shoulder).

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Hernandez made two tackles and three clearances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Hernandez had a surprising amount to do as Augsburg got forward well and tested him in central defense. The defender did well under the pressure, despite the loss. That said he isn't much of a fantasy option as long as he remains in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Augsburg stuns Bayern Munich to win Bavarian derby 2-1

Another goal from Robert Lewandowski wasn’t enough this time

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Starts against Freiburg Hernandez has been included in the starting XI for the match against SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Hernandez will start Saturday's fixture. The star defender was uncertain after suffering a knock.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Hernandez (knock) is available for Saturday's clash with Freiburg, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Hernandez is available Saturday, and could start, despite picking up a knock earlier in the week. The defender will hope to make his return to the starting XI, either at center-back or left-back. It's a good sign for his fitness to return before the international break.

NOVEMBER 5, 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

Picks up knock Hernandez will be unavailable against Benfica on Tuesday after suffering a minor undisclosed injury.

Impact Fortunately for Bayern Munich, it seems Alphnos Davies is fit enough to play, so Hernandez's absence may not have impacted the starting XI anyway. Still, Hernandez's ability to play both left-back and central defense make him a solid player to at least have available on the bench.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in rout Hernandez made four tackles and two clearances during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Hernandez had plenty to do defensively, and actually joined the attack frequently, he simply failed to find a finishing touch. The defender has far more value in the matches he starts at full-back, as he did Wednesday. Next up is a Saturday clash with Hoffenheim.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent starter Hernandez has started five of six matches since returning from a knee injury.

Impact Hernandez has been a mainstay in the starting XI since returning from his knee injury in August. The defender is a stable option, though with his role at center-back he has limited fantasy upside.

OCTOBER 8, 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

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

Back in squad Hernandez (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Hernandez returns to the squad Saturday, his first of the season because of a knee injury. While he's back, it appears he'll play as a center-back against Leipzig because of other injuries in the squad, limiting most of his fantasy upside.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Saturday Hernandez (knee), as expected, won't be in the squad to face Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Manager Julian Nagelsmann told reporters, "Hernandez trained with the team today and is movi...

Impact Hernandez appears to be ahead of schedule and could be in the mix to rejoin the match-day squad coming out of the upcoming international break. If cleared to play, the defender could make his season debut versus RB Leipzig on Sept. 11 and potentially bounce Josip Stanisic from the starting XI.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Hernandez (knee) returned to first-team training Tuesday in the lead-up to Saturday's matchup with Hertha Berlin.

Impact Hernandez originally wasn't expected back prior to the October international break but the fact that he is back on the training pitch could be an indication he is ahead of schedule. The defender started 18 of his 23 Bundesliga appearances last season and figures to challenge Tanguy Nianzou and Josip Stanisic for a spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training earlier than expected Hernandez (knee) returned to training earlier than expected, but he's still unlikely to return before the international break, reports Bild.

Impact It makes more sense for Hernandez to sit ahead of the international break and that's likely the route Bayern will take. Tanguy Nianzou and Josip Stanisic have both started at right-back in the first two matches, something that seems like more of an experiment.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing to progress Hernandez (knee) has taken the next step in his recovery, though he's not back at team training yet. Manager Julian Nagelsmann told reporters, "Lucas is training with the ball on t...

Impact Based on the manager's comments, it seems unlikely Hernandez will be ready in time for Sunday's matchup with FC Koln, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. Once cleared to play, Hernandez figures to challenge Josip Stanisic for a spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Running on pitch Hernandez (knee) returned to the pitch Thursday and was pictured running by Bild ahead of the Aug. 13 opener.

Impact It doesn't look like Hernandez will be ready for the opener unless he can make a full return to training in the next few days. His absence combined with Alphonso Davies means someone like Bouna Sarr could get the start at left-back in the opener.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Hernandez underwent knee surgery for a torn medial meniscus suffered in the Euros and is expected to miss a month.

Impact Hernandez should be ready in a few weeks, but his fitness will likely be lacking once Bayern Munich begin preseason. It's one of many injuries suffered in the Euros and fortunately for Hernandez, it wasn't more serious. He started two matches for France, but couldn't do more than that because of the injury.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Monday Hernandez (knee) is on the bench for Monday's match against Switzerland.

Impact Hernandez is healthy enough to make the bench Monday, but not healthy enough to start. In his absence, France are moving to a back three which features Adrien Rabiot on the left flank, something that may not last a full 90 if France aren't ahead in the second half.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to start against Swiss Hernandez (knee) is expected to open on the bench for Monday's match against Switzerland, reports RMC Sport.

Impact Hernandez has been struggling with injury since the second group match and it looks like it'll keep him from starting Monday. With Lucas Digne also injured, France may be forced to change their formation with a three-man back line possible, featuring Adrien Rabiot on the left flank.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Monday Hernandez (knee) should be able to play Monday against Switzerland, according to manager Didier Deschamps via the AP.

Impact Hernandez can be expected to start at left-back if he's fully fit as Lucas Digne will likely remain out for much of the tournament. After a tougher group to begin the tournament, Hernandez will still have to stay sharp against Xherdan Shaqiri if he's fit to play.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late test for Round of 16 Hernandez had to be subbed off early Wednesday after receiving a knock to his knee and he's considered a doubt for the June 28 match against Switzerland, reports RMCSport.

Impact Hernandez's knee is apparently swollen Thursday, so he'll need to be examined before next week's match. If he can't go, France will have some questions at left-back after Lucas Digne went down with a muscle injury in the same match.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in opener Hernandez had a clean sheet, two fouls drawn, two tackles (none won) and three clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Germany.

Impact Hernandez and the France back line are off to an excellent start with a terrific performance and a huge clean sheet in the opener. The full back didn't have many offensive runs here but that might change against the inferior Hungary in the next match.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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