Spain have lost Ferran Torres to left ankle discomfort, and Carlos Espí has been called up from the Under-21s for a first senior call-up. Spain said Torres has left camp because the symptoms persisted, and the medical staff have been in contact with his club’s doctors since the start of the training camp. The squad now heads into the Czech Republic and Croatia fixtures with another change to manage.
Spain's latest squad change
The federation’s message was straightforward. Torres had been carrying discomfort in his left ankle, had still trained and played, but the issue did not ease enough for him to stay in camp. Spain chose to release him in order to prioritise his recovery.
That leaves Spain preparing for Czech Republic in Oviedo on Saturday and Croatia in Split next Tuesday without one of their attackers. The call-up for Espí gives Luis de la Fuente a direct replacement, but it is still a clear blow because Torres had already been used in the window and was part of the plan.
Why Carlos Espí got the nod
Espí arrives on the back of a five-goal haul for Spain Under-21s against San Marino on Thursday. He has also made 3 La Liga appearances this season and scored once, so there is at least some senior football behind the promotion.
Torres had also started the club season well with Paris Saint Germain, scoring 4 goals in 5 Ligue 1 appearances. Spain are losing that form for this window, and the injury leaves the squad lighter just as the fixtures come thick and fast.
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