Rottach-Egern – Lucas Hernandez, the most expensive
player in Bundesliga history, is hoping to make his competitive debut
for Bayern Munich in the German Cup on Monday after overcoming
injury.
"I am working towards it and hope that I can enjoy my debut on Monday
in a competitive game," the French World Cup winner Hernandez said
after Thursday's friendly against minnows Rottach-Egern.
Bayern begin the defence of the German Cup they won in May away to
fourth-tier Energie Cottbus.
Hernandez joined Bayern for 80 million euros (90 million dollars)
from Atletico Madrid in the close season and appeared for his new
time for the first time in the 23-0 stroll.
The 23-year-old required a knee operation in March but is on the road
to a full recovery.
"I feel good, I'm close to 100 per cent and have no pain," he said.
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said Hernandez is "a top
player, you see that not only from his mentality and attitude. He is
someone who can lead a team.
"I am very happy that he has joined up with the side."