Leeds United defender Liam Cooper could be out for weeks with a knee problem.
Cooper hobbled off during Leeds’ last match against Sheffield United, and looks set to miss weeks of action.
The centre-back has damaged his knee, with Marcelo Bielsa suggesting that the problem could be a serious one.
But Hernandez feels that Leeds have enough cover to get by, even though Cooper will be a big loss to the side.
“Obviously it’s not good news. We need Liam and all of our players but if Liam is out then we have other players ready to play,” he said.
Cooper has been in excellent form for Leeds this season, with his performances improving since Bielsa arrived.
The Scottish international has been a mainstay in Leeds’ defence, with Bielsa clearly a big fan.
In Cooper’s absence, Aapo Halme was called into Leeds’ line-up at the weekend against Sheffield United, and he helped the Whites keep a clean-sheet.
Leeds are next in action at the weekend when they take on Queens Park Rangers.
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