Theo Hernandez wants to win World Cup for France and brother

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Theo Hernandez desires 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, regardless that they’re totally different kinds of gamers.

“His harm was very dangerous information for us. It’s not simple for him, both, as a result of it’s additionally a extremely lengthy harm,” mentioned the 25-year-old Theo, who’s one yr youthful than his brother. “I’ve been speaking with him on the cellphone day-after-day since he left Qatar. I need to play in each match right here, as a result of I need to deliver the trophy again 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 language journalist advised him his nickname amongst Chinese language followers is “Supercar” due to unbelievable pace.

“I desire Ferrari,” he joked, smiling.

So it’s 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 profitable purpose within the 2-1 win in opposition to Denmark on Saturday they jumped into one another’s arms.

“We mix rather well collectively and it’s an actual pleasure,” Hernandez mentioned. “When you might have Kylian in entrance of you then issues change into simple. We get on rather well on the sphere.”

It brings a pointy focus to his play, too.

“I attempt to not 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 strategy.

Regardless of the attacking intent, Hernandez is conscious of his place within the staff and his defensive duties.

“I do know I can’t push up an excessive amount of,” he mentioned.

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