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“A mixture”: Nagelsmann explains Hernandez substitution

FC Bayern apparently do not have to fear an absence of Lucas Hernandez, who was substituted in Dortmund.

“Luci is basically fine,” gab Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann gave the all-clear after the 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday evening. He said the switch was “more of a mixture” – of a “precautionary measure” and the idea of bringing in “a new, fresh centre-back with a lot of speed” “because it was clear that Dortmund would take more risks”.

Hernandez had hurt himself in the 70th minute when he blocked a shot by substitute Marius Wolf and subsequently sank to the ground with his face contorted in pain.

After a break for treatment, the Frenchman initially returned to the pitch, but was then substituted for Niklas Süle shortly afterwards.

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