Alejandro Grimaldo withdraws with thigh issue, Fran Garcia called up for Spain's Nations League matches | OneFootball

Alejandro Grimaldo has left Spain's camp after feeling discomfort in his left thigh during the warm-up for the 4-1 win over Croatia on Tuesday. The Atlético de Madrid full-back will miss the final two Nations League fixtures of this window.

According to L'Équipe, medical tests prompted the decision. He did not play, having stayed on the bench for the 3-2 match against England on Saturday.

Head coach Luis De la Fuente has called up Fran Garcia as cover. The former Real Madrid defender joined Real Betis this summer.

He has not been selected since October 2023, when he featured in two Euro 2024 qualifiers, the only caps of his senior international career.

Garcia could feature against Czechia on Saturday at 20:45 and Croatia on Tuesday at 20:45.

Source: L'Équipe

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