Spain’s nationwide workforce coach, Luis de la Fuente, has supplied an replace on Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi’s situation after he picked up an damage whereas enjoying in opposition to the Netherlands.
Luckily for each membership and nation, the damage doesn’t look like severe, providing a sigh of reduction after preliminary considerations.
Cubarsi was pressured to depart the pitch after sustaining a blow to his proper ankle early within the match. The problem got here from Memphis Depay, and from that second, the younger defender struggled to proceed.
Regardless of making an attempt to push via the discomfort, he ultimately needed to go down, prompting medical consideration.
After a short evaluation, it was determined that he couldn’t proceed, resulting in his substitution. Dean Huijsen made his debut, approaching in Cubarsi’s place.
Excellent news for Barcelona
The preliminary medical analysis within the dressing room confirmed that the damage was not extreme.
Pau Cubarsi picked up a blow in opposition to the Netherlands. (Photograph by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photos)
This was sufficient to persuade the teaching employees that there was no instant want for concern. Fortunately, it was nothing however a minor sprain in his ankle and nothing severe.
Because of this, Cubarsi has remained with the squad and can journey to Valencia for the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals in opposition to the Netherlands, set to be performed at Mestalla on Sunday.
To make sure enough squad depth, Spain has known as up Mario Gila from Lazio as a precautionary measure.
“Cubarsi is in discomfort, it doesn’t appear to be something severe. We imagine that he can be match for Sunday, however in anticipation that he can not get better we are going to incorporate Mario Gila (Lazio),” he mentioned after the match as quoted by SPORT.
Earlier than making a last resolution on his involvement, Cubarsi will bear additional medical exams in Madrid.
Primarily based on early indications, he’s anticipated to be match for the sport, however Barcelona will hope that he’s not overused, contemplating his significance to the workforce’s defensive setup.
The membership can be eager to see their promising younger defender return in prime situation, with essential fixtures forward in each home and European competitions.