Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have had to make do without defender Lucas Hernandez for a few games, but the player’s fate could take a turn for the worse. The Spaniard could face jail time.
As written by AS, the player could spend seven months behind bars. This is what Spanish prosecutors are pursuing after Hernandez appeared in front of court on Monday.
Girlfriend Amelia Lorente, who the player can’t see and contact or go within 500 meters of, also appeared in front of court. She is also facing six months in prison for abuse.
Both the player and his girlfriend were treated with minor injuries after the alleged assault. However, only Hernandez was arrested – on Friday at 2.30am in the morning.
Hernadez was also banned from carrying or owning a weapon for two years. He also petitioned that Lorente be fined 10 Euros every day for two months.
The player’s club, Atletico, will be in action on Tuesday in the Copa del Rey. They will travel to Camp Nou to face Barcelona, but will have to overcome a 2-1 deficit.
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