Fermin Lopez will not play in the qualifying matches for the European Under-21 Championship after Santi Denia was dropped from the squad due to an injuryThis was announced by the official media of the National Team following the medical tests carried out on the FC Barcelona player this Tuesday morning.
“Fermín López suffers a muscle injury that makes his presence in the two games that will be unviable The Selection disputes in this month of September“, the national team said in a statement. Sabout their illness, they have not gone further. The extent of the injury and the specific nature of the player’s injury are not yet known. What has been made public is that his place in the training camp will be taken by another FC Barcelona teammate: Pablo Torre.
The Cantabrian footballer has already set off for the Football City of Las Rozas to join those selected by Santi Denia. At the same time, Fermin has already left the concentration to return to his club discipline.
“The medical services of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and those of the Barcelona Football Club They have decided that the most appropriate thing is for the player to return to his club to continue his recovery.“, concludes the document published by the Federation on Tuesday.
At the time of giving the list of selected candidates, sIt was surprising to see Fermin with the U-21 and not among Luis de la Fuente’s chosen ones. Given this, Santi Denia explained the reasons for his call to the footballer from El Campillo: “With Fermín tI had a normal conversation. He is available, he is playing with Barcelona and He wants to continue helping usFor my part and for the Federation, we are grateful that you are giving us a hand because it is very important. I hope and I’m sure that another call-up will come with Luis, but now he comes with us. He is happy, he is delighted and we are very grateful.”
What injury does Fermin Lopez have?
The full extent of the midfielder’s injury is not yet known. “Fermín López suffers a muscle injury that makes his presence unviable in the two matches that the national team will play this September,” the national team reported. More tests are still pending and the respective medical statement from FC Barcelona.
The games that Fermin will miss with Barça
The official extent of the Barça midfielder’s injury is not yet known, but, in addition to the two matches scheduled with the U-21sIt would not be surprising if he missed the fifth and sixth rounds of LaLiga.
On those dates, FC Barcelona would face Girona and Villarreal, respectively. Against those teams, Flick would not be able to field the player from El Campillo, as he would still be out of competitive rhythm while recovering.