Lucas Hernandez’s World Cup marketing campaign is over after the France defender sustained a knee harm within the defending champions’ 4-1 win over Australia in Group D on Tuesday, French sports activities each day L’Equipe reported.

“He needs to do some tests but it seems pretty serious. That’s the big black spot tonight,” coach Didier Deschamps stated after the sport. L’Equipe, nevertheless, later reported that Hernandez suffered a cruciate knee ligaments harm and that he was dominated out for the remainder of the match.

The French soccer federation didn’t reply to a request for affirmation by Reuters. Hernandez limped off the pitch after staying on the grass for a few minutes holding his proper knee after being overwhelmed to the ball by Mathew Leckie, who delivered the cross for Craig Goodwin’s opening aim for Australia.

France lead Group D with three factors, two forward of Tunisia and Denmark, who performed out a goalless draw on Tuesday.

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