Overview
- Huijsen felt muscular discomfort in Friday’s training session in Tbilisi and was left out of the squad for the Georgia match.
- Luis de la Fuente withdrew the center-back on Sunday, and he will not play Tuesday’s qualifier against Turkey in Seville.
- Medical tests on Saturday ruled out a major injury, and Spain’s and Real Madrid’s medical staffs have coordinated on his evaluation.
- The 20-year-old has been a regular starter since his March debut but also missed the October window due to physical problems.
- Spain beat Georgia 4-0 and hold a virtual 2026 World Cup berth that only a seven-goal defeat to Turkey would jeopardize.