Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out of France's World Cup campaign after suffering a knee injury in Tuesday evening's 4-1 win over Australia.
Didier Deschamps' team had to come from behind after Australia took an early lead in the sixth minute, but the reigning World Cup champions went on to dominate the remainder of the game, with Olivier Giroud scoring twice and Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe also scoring.
In the 13th minute, Hernandez was forced off with a knee injury, dealing France a blow. The defender for Bayern Munich was replaced by his younger brother Theo, who plays for AC Milan.Hernandez underwent an MRI scan, and the results revealed anterior cruciate ligament damage, ruling him out of the rest of France's tournament in Qatar.
'I am extremely sorry for Lucas, as is the entire group, players and staff,' Deschamps said.
'We're losing an important component. Lucas is a fighter, and I have no doubt that he will go to any length to return to the game. first strategy
'I know him well, courage, he'll have it, I'm sure.' I wish him the best of luck in his recovery on behalf of the entire group.'France will play Denmark in their next Group D match on Friday before facing Tunisia the following Wednesday.
Earlier on Tuesday, Tunisia held Denmark to a goalless draw, putting France in pole position to win the group.
France had several injuries before the tournament began, including Mike Maignan, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante, Presnel Kimpembe, Christopher Nkunku, and Karim Benzema.
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Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits
Kieran Canning (AFP)
Manchester, United Kingdom 2022-11-23 08:27 0 2 Sports Cristiano-Ronaldo,Manchester-United,soccer,Premier-League Free
Manchester United's owners announced on Tuesday that they were ready to sell the club, potentially bringing an end to an acrimonious 17-year tenure under the Glazer family.
On a turbulent day for the English giants, it was previously revealed that star player Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club with "immediate effect."
Weeks of turmoil appeared to have come to an end when United announced Ronaldo's contract had been terminated by mutual agreement, bringing his second stint at Old Trafford to an end.
That dramatic announcement was quickly overshadowed by the news that the Glazer family, based in the United States, may also be on their way out.
United said in a statement that "the board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company."
Since a £790 million ($934 million) leveraged takeover of the club in 2005, the Glazers have been unpopular with supporters.
Frustration with the Americans has only grown over the course of a nine-year decline in results since Alex Ferguson's retirement as manager in 2013.
United have not won the Premier League title since Ferguson's final season in 2012/2013, and they have not won any trophy since 2017.
United is currently fifth in the Premier League, 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
"We will evaluate all options to ensure that we best serve our fans and that Manchester United capitalizes on the significant growth opportunities available to the club today and in the future," said the club's executive co-chairmen and directors, Avram and Joel Glazer.
The statement also acknowledged the need for stadium redevelopment investment.
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