According to Spanish national team, the Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen withdraws from the Spanish national team. He will be replaced by Laporte.
Official Statement:
Dean Huijsen will miss the Spain squad's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia in Elche and Bulgaria in Valladolid due to injury.
The Real Madrid defender arrived at the Spain training camp on Monday night with signs of muscle fatigue. On Tuesday he did not train and his club was informed that his progress was not positive, so on Wednesday morning he underwent a medical test confirming a muscle injury, of which Real Madrid has already been informed, so he has been withdrawn from the squad, wishing him a speedy recovery.
Dean Huijsen will be replaced by Athletic Club's Aymeric Laporte.
(End of Statement)
According to TA reporter Guillermo Rai, Dean Huijsen will undergo further tests with Real Madrid's doctors. The Spanish defender has some discomfort in his soleus (calf). It remains to be seen how long he will be out of action.
cukelrty
28
wow all Madrid players get injured during international upcoming games...and Spain coach is happy to let them rest, but when it comes to barca players,,Spain coach be like if you can play for club you can play for national team....
returnofthesaith
20
Barcelona should withdraw Pedri from the national team, these players need rest. Luis de la Fuente should give other players opportunity to play for the national team too.