Friday, against SC Paderborn (3-2), Lucas Hernandez (24) played with Bayern Munich his first ninety minutes since his operation of the inner ligament of the right ankle in October. After the Bavarians’ victory, the visibly happy French international (17 caps) confided in the corridors of the Allianz Arena for a few minutes.
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“How do you feel physically after your first full match in more than four months with Bayern Munich?
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Playing a whole match does me a lot of good. I am certainly not yet at 100% of my physical capacities, but I feel better and better. I have the feeling of gradually regaining my rhythm. It’s been a really long time since I last played ninety minutes (since October 19, in Augsburg, 2-2). Even though I felt some slight pain at the end of the match, my ankle is holding up well. If I continue like this, I am convinced that I will be at the top during the last straight line of the season.
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Tuesday, you will play your first knockout round of the Champions League with your club, on the lawn of Chelsea. In what state of mind do you approach this European meeting?
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It is a crucial match that awaits us. I think this first leg in London is going to be decisive. We will have to be solid, disciplined and play well compact. You will have to respond physically present. We want to make as few mistakes as possible in order to take an option for the second round, where we will have the support of our supporters and the intention of having a great game.
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What goal did you set in C1?
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If I joined Bayern Munich last summer, it was to win everything: the Championship, the German Cup and the Champions League. “
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