Hernandez worries France with injury ahead of Euro 2024 opener

Theo Hernandez, Milan’s full-back, left France’s training session early today, raising concerns for the national team as they prepare for their opening match of the European Championship against Austria on Sunday.

Hernandez left the session after only 20 minutes due to discomfort from a painful knee knock he sustained during a recent friendly match against Canada, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

The injury casts doubt on Hernandez’s availability for the upcoming game, as he was expected to be a starter. The 26-year-old has been a significant player for France, with 27 appearances, two goals, and eight assists.

📽️ @lequipedegreg / @SaberDesfa: Théo Hernandez has left training: the full-back suffered a blow to his knee against Canada.pic.twitter.com/tTdDyDlBMD

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In better news for the French squad, Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has returned to training after missing the Canada match due to a muscle problem. His return provides a boost to the team’s preparations for the European Championship opener.