Discipline – Hernandez handed ban, European action on hold | OneFootball

Lucas Hernandez, 29 years old, defender for Paris Saint-Germain, has been handed a three-match suspension following his expulsion this weekend. According to UEFA's disciplinary committee, he will only be able to return to European competition during the final phase of the Champions League, a real setback for Parisian defensive management.

This suspension comes at the least ideal time for Paris Saint-Germain, which loses one of its defensive pillars for the entire end of the European group stage. Lucas Hernandez, 29, is not just an experienced player: he is a reference in aggressiveness, leadership, and the ability to handle tense matches. His absence forces Luis Enrique to restructure an already physically challenged line and deprives the team of a player accustomed to facing top-level competition.

PSG will therefore have to secure its qualification without him, hoping to avoid any defensive mishaps. Beyond the mere sporting setback, this sanction also serves as a reminder of how every detail counts in the Champions League: a poorly controlled gesture can weigh on a team for several weeks. Paris will have to move forward without faltering to recover Hernandez in the crucial phase.

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