Barcelona and Spain star to miss World Cup
Barcelona and Spain forward will miss the upcoming World Cup after sustaining a fractured foot. The injury was confirmed ahead of the tournament's start.
The loss removes one of Spain's key players from the squad. Spain's coach will have to reshuffle his options ahead of the competition.
The player has been a regular starter for both Barcelona and the national team. His presence has been important for Spain's recent qualifying campaign.
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Spain will need to call up a replacement to fill the vacancy. The selection process will likely focus on players with similar experience. The injury underlines the challenges national teams face with player fitness ahead of major tournaments. Spain will aim to maintain continuity despite the setback. The injured Barcelona star will concentrate on rehabilitation with the aim of returning for club duties. His recovery timeline will be monitored closely by medical staff.