Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente has made a surprising decision following the injury of Ferran Torres, opting not to call up any replacement for the Barcelona forward 🇪🇸 ahead of their World Cup 2026 qualifier against Bulgaria.
The Spanish national team is set to face Bulgaria at 9:45 PM (local time) tonight, Tuesday, at the Nuevo José Zorrilla Stadium in Valladolid, as part of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🌍.
In an official statement, the Spanish Football Federation confirmed that Ferran Torres had been ruled out of the squad after feeling muscle discomfort following Spain’s match against Georgia in Elche. The medical staff conducted additional examinations, which revealed muscle fatigue without any anatomical injury.
The statement added: “Given the upcoming match against Bulgaria, and in line with our policy of prioritizing player health and avoiding unnecessary risks, Ferran Torres has been withdrawn from the squad. The medical department of FC Barcelona has been fully informed of his condition.” 💬
By choosing not to bring in a replacement, De la Fuente shows confidence in his current group of players as Spain prepares for an important qualifier — aiming to maintain momentum and stability within the team ⚽🔥.
De la Fuente Refuses to Call Up a Replacement for Ferran Torres in the Spain Squad
Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente made a surprising decision after Barcelona winger Ferran Torres suffered an injury.
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