"There's this little personal blemish": Lucas Hernandez looks back on a difficult time at Bayern
Created: 2022-08-24 05:41
By: Christoph Klaucke
Lucas Hernandez struggles with his role in FC Bayern's Champions League victory in 2020. © Revierfoto/Imago
Lucas Hernandez is an undisputed regular at FC Bayern.
However, the defense star has been plagued by a “small personal flaw” since his first season.
Munich – Lucas Hernandez seems to be finally taking off at Bayern this season.
In his fourth year in Munich, the Frenchman is set in central defence.
At the side of Dayot Upamecano or the new defense boss Matthijs de Ligt, the left footer convinces with diligence and strength in one-on-one combat.
Against Bochum, Hernandez was in demand as a substitute for left-back Alphonso Davies because of his versatility.
The 26-year-old has big plans for the current season and would like to make up for a personal blemish.
Lucas Hernandez |
Born: February 14, 1996 (age 26), Marseille, France |
Height: 1.84 m |
Spouse: Amelia Ossa Llorente (married 2017) |
Full name: Lucas François Bernard Hernández Pi |
Current team: Bayern Munich |
Lucas Hernandez: Only on the bench when Bayern won the Champions League
"I'm happy to have won the Champions League, but there is this small personal flaw, not having played in the final, among other things.
That's why I don't just want to reach this final again, I want to win it too!" Lucas Hernandez said in an interview with
Bild
.
FC Bayern Munich's record purchase of 80 million euros was often injured in its first season in 2019/20.
At the final tournament of the 2020 Champions League in Lisbon, Hernandez only played for six minutes in the 8-2 quarterfinals against Barcelona, otherwise he was on the bench.
“We want to win everything every season, including the Champions League again, of course.
And then I'd be happy to be a regular player," Hernandez said, explaining his ambition and that of Bayern.
Last year it was already over in the quarterfinals against outsiders Villarreal.
This year there should be at least the final in the premier class.
Hasan Salihamidzic made an announcement to Europe's giants: "We want to play for all three titles".
FC Bayern: Defense around Lucas Hernandez and Upamecano chases Bundesliga record
With only one goal from the first three games, FC Bayern has the best defense in the Bundesliga.
The record is 17 goals conceded from the 2015/16 season – set by Bayern themselves, of course. “The season started very well.
Our team is very stable.
And of course we're trying to concede as few goals as possible this year as well.
If we then also break the record, that would be great,” said Hernandez.
"However, that's not the most important thing - the titles with the team count."
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The defense is simply better coordinated in the second year under coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Hernandez and Dayot Upamecano have presented themselves as a reliable duo so far.
"Dayot and I are more routine this season and just know each other better," said the 2018 World Champion.
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FC Bayern: Defense boss de Ligt makes complete defense better
The 67 million newcomer Matthijs de Ligt also seems to improve Bayern's defense with his presence alone.
“It's great that Matthijs is here.
I think that we have a strong competition in all parts of the team.
It's very good for the team," said Hernandez.
“For us it means we can never rest – you could end up on the bench at any time.
So we have to give everything in every training session.” De Ligt celebrated a double premiere in Bochum and explains his boss role.
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