There Spain drew 0-0 away against Serbia in the first match of the Nations League group stage and was also forced to give up Mikel Oyarzabal for the next match due to an injury. Below is the press release:
“Oyarzabal leaves the national team’s training camp The international has suffered a serious sprain to his left ankle and will return to San Sebastián
Mikel Oyarzabal suffers a serious sprain to his left ankle and leaves the Spanish national team training camp. After undergoing an MRI scan this Friday, the international’s injury has been confirmed and he will return from Belgrade to San Sebastian accompanied by the RFEF medical services. The striker, injured at the end of Spain’s match against Serbia on Thursday, will not be replaced and Luis de la Fuente will have 24 players available for Sunday’s match in Geneva against Switzerland (20:45), corresponding to the second matchday of the UEFA Nations League group stage.
🚨 Mikel Oyarzabal abandons the concentration of selection.
The international will earn a high degree in his honor and will return to San Sebastián.
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— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) September 6, 2024