Torres Injury Update
Ferran Torres withdraws from Spain squad due to ankle injury, replaced by Carlos Espí
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Key Points
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Torres started Spain’s 3-2 win over England but was substituted in the 55th minute; he was an unused substitute in the 4-1 victory over Croatia.
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Carlos Espí earned his senior call-up a day after scoring five goals for Spain’s Under-21 team in a 13-0 win over San Marino.
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Torres was the third Spain player to leave international duty early in recent days, following winger Nico Williams and left-back Alejandro Grimaldo.
Ferran Torres has withdrawn from Spain's squad for upcoming Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and Croatia due to persistent left ankle pain. The Hindu Sportstar reported that the Paris Saint-Germain forward was released after coordination with his club to focus on recovery. Real Madrid's Carlos Espí has been called up as his replacement, earning his first senior selection.
Torres' Recent Performance Before Injury
Torres had been in exceptional form for PSG, scoring seven goals in his last six games. BeIN Sports noted his status as an in-form star before the withdrawal. For Spain, he started the 3-2 win over England but was substituted in the 55th minute, and remained an unused substitute in the 4-1 victory over Croatia.
Espí Gets First Call-Up After U-21 Hot Streak
Carlos Espí earned his senior-team selection a day after an explosive performance for Spain's Under-21 squad. The Real Madrid forward scored five goals in a single match as Spain crushed San Marino 13-0. Indian Express reported that Espí will now step into Torres' spot for the Nations League fixtures.
Spain's Growing Injury Crisis in Defense
Torres is the third Spain player forced out of international duty recently. Sunday Guardian Live noted that winger Nico Williams and left-back Alejandro Grimaldo also withdrew ahead of these matches. Spain's medical staff now faces multiple gaps as they prepare for the Czech Republic and Croatia games.
Recovery Timeline Uncertain for PSG
Torres will return to Paris Saint-Germain for further medical assessment. Winnipeg Free Press reported that his availability for upcoming club matches depends entirely on the evaluation and recovery process. PSG coordinated with Spain's federation to manage the injury carefully rather than risk further damage.
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