Fran García back with Spain after Grimaldo injury, new La Roja chance | OneFootball

The Real Betis full-back will replace the injured Alejandro Grimaldo, who left the training camp after feeling discomfort in his left thigh during the warm-up against Croatia.

Grimaldo leaves the training camp

The Spain national team suffered another setback during this international break. Alejandro Grimaldo left La Roja’s training camp after feeling discomfort in his left thigh during the warm-up before the match against Croatia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.

The Atlético de Madrid player had to head back to the dressing room accompanied by Claudio Vázquez, the national team doctor, before the match began.

After the game, the RFEF confirmed that Grimaldo would leave the training camp as a precaution.

The Federation is therefore maintaining its zero-risk policy during this international window and decided not to expose the player to a potentially more serious injury.

Fran García gets the call

Grimaldo’s absence led to an immediate call-up.

Fran García, a Real Betis full-back and former Real Madrid player, joined the Spain national team camp this Thursday to complete the squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

The player will now have another opportunity to continue gaining experience with the senior national team.

Fran García currently has two caps for Spain, so he could add to that tally during this same international window.

Two matches still to play

The Spain national team still has fixtures ahead during this break.

Fran García will be available to the coach for the matches against the Czech Republic and then against Croatia, a game that will be played next Tuesday on Croatian soil.

Grimaldo’s absence therefore opens up a new scenario at left-back, while Spain looks to wrap up this international break in the best possible way and avoid further fitness issues among its call-ups.

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