On Monday, Spain’s head coach de la Fuente announced further squad changes for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and England, as the Spanish Football Federation confirmed that Victor Munoz was called up and that Jorge de Frutos had been promoted to replace injured winger Ander Barrenetxea.
The squad adjustments come after Munoz joined the squad hours after Rayo Vallecano forward Frutos was confirmed as a replacement for Barrenetxea. Both Yamal and Oyarzabal will miss the Czech Republic game on November 12, with Yamal delayed by a knee discomfort after a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid and Oyarzabal sidelined by flu, and are expected to return for the match against England at the Metropolitano Stadium the following week.
On the England side, Manchester City defender Marc Guehi withdrew with a hip injury and was replaced by Newcastle United defender Dan Burn, according to Xinhua.
Both Spanish and English teams face high stakes as the outcomes could determine which side tops their qualifying group.
The injury replacements add depth to the squad as the team prepares for night, with de la Fuente hopeful that these adjustments will keep Spain competitive.
The Spanish Football Federation released a statement confirming the changes on Monday, noting that Yamal and Oyarzabal will return at a later time.
