Theo Hernandez needs to win the World Cup for France. And for his huge brother.

Lucas Hernandez was in tears when he ruptured the ACL in his proper knee early in France‘s 4-1 win in opposition to Australia final week. His brother Theo changed him at left again in a straight swap, although they’re completely different types of gamers.

“His injury was very bad news for us. It’s not easy for him, either, because it’s also a really long injury,” mentioned the 25-year-old Theo, who’s one 12 months youthful than his brother. “I’ve been talking with him on the phone every day since he left Qatar. I want to play in every match here, because I want to bring the trophy back for him.” The youthful Hernandez, who performs for Italian champion AC Milan, is extra attack-minded than his brother and generally appears extra like a winger than a defender.

At his information convention on Sunday, a Chinese journalist instructed him his nickname amongst Chinese followers is “Supercar” due to unbelievable pace.

“I prefer Ferrari,” he joked, smiling.

So it is a dream for him to play on the left aspect of the French assault with Adrien Rabiot in midfield and Kylian Mbappe up entrance.

When he arrange Mbappe for France‘s successful objective within the 2-1 win in opposition to Denmark on Saturday they jumped into one another’s arms.

“We combine really well together and it’s a real pleasure,” Hernandez mentioned. “When you have Kylian in front of you then things become easy. We get on really well on the field.” It brings a pointy focus to his play, too.

“I try not to miss with any of my passes,” he mentioned.

Coach Didier Deschamps has turned France round within the area of two video games, dealing with a pile of accidents to undertake a brand new, extra direct method.

Despite the attacking intent, Hernandez is conscious of his place within the workforce and his defensive duties.

“I know I can’t push up too much,” he mentioned.

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