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Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez is not going to be a part of Spain’s squad for the upcoming worldwide break and can miss the match towards the Netherlands.
The veteran star was initially included within the squad listing introduced by Luis de la Fuente final Friday, however he will probably be unable to make his return because of health considerations.
The principle purpose for his absence is discomfort in his proper knee, which he sustained throughout Barcelona’s latest conflict towards Atletico Madrid.
Because of this, Dean Huijsen, a central defender at present taking part in for Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth, has been chosen as his alternative within the nationwide workforce.
Casado was injured too
It should be famous that Martinez was not the one Barcelona participant to undergo bodily throughout the intense encounter on the Metropolitano.
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Marc Casado additionally endured vital fatigue and discomfort, notably in his proper knee.
Each gamers returned to Barcelona with the squad and are scheduled to bear medical examinations.
These exams will assist decide the extent of their accidents and whether or not additional medical intervention is required. The membership will carefully monitor their situation, as their health may influence Barcelona’s squad depth for the upcoming fixtures.
Casado, who began towards Atletico Madrid, performed for 67 minutes earlier than being substituted by Eric Garcia. In the meantime, Martinez managed to finish the total 90 minutes regardless of his discomfort.
The match was bodily demanding, and the toll it took on each gamers has now led to uncertainty relating to their quick availability.
Moreover, Gavi, one other Barcelona participant who was not initially known as up for Spain’s squad, may probably be included if Casado is pressured to withdraw because of harm.
The younger midfielder stays an possibility for Luis de la Fuente, relying on Casado’s medical outcomes.
Barcelona will now watch for the ultimate evaluation of each Martínez and Casado, hoping that neither harm proves to be critical sufficient to maintain them sidelined for an prolonged interval.
