Overview

• Spain’s federation said Dean Huijsen reported muscle fatigue on arrival Monday, skipped Tuesday’s session, and a Wednesday exam confirmed a muscle injury that led to his withdrawal.
• Athletic Club’s Aymeric Laporte, 31, has been called up as the replacement, returning with extensive international experience including a role in last year’s European Championship win.
• Spain host Georgia in Elche on Saturday and Bulgaria in Valladolid on Tuesday in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
• The RFEF notified Real Madrid of the diagnosis, and Huijsen has returned to his club for further assessment of his recovery.
• Spain lead Group E with six points from two matches, with Georgia and Turkey three points back, according to Reuters.