Le Normand joins Spain camp after injury to Eric García | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid defender Robin Le Normand joined Spain’s squad on Sunday, replacing Barcelona’s Eric García, who felt discomfort in his left knee before the match against England at Wembley.

The Spanish federation said in a statement that, after tests on García on return from London, he was released to avoid any risk and protect his health ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures. It did not provide further details, though indicated it was a minor issue.

Le Normand returns after Luis de la Fuente left him out of the past World Cup. Part of the Euro 2024-winning side, his last call-up came in October 2025 for qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria, when he started at centre-back.

He missed the November window with a knee problem and was not recalled in the build-up to the World Cup, when Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte were preferred. The French-born defender debuted in June 2023 against Italy and has 27 caps and one goal.

The Atlético centre-back will train with the group this afternoon at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas as Spain prepare to face Croatia on Tuesday at the Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville, their second Nations League group fixture after Wembley. It is the second withdrawal from De la Fuente’s list, with Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro unable to report due to injury.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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