Turkey Captain Hakan Calhanoglu Ruled Out of Spain Qualifier With Wrist Injury

The federation released him to Inter for treatment, leaving his availability for the Milan derby to a medical assessment.

Overview

Turkey’s football federation confirmed Calhanoglu will miss Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Spain due to a right wrist injury.
The injury was sustained in the 2-0 win over Bulgaria, where the captain scored an opening penalty and helped force a late own goal.
Youngsters Vural and Akçiçek have been called up to replace him in the squad.
He has returned to Inter to begin treatment ahead of the Derby della Madonnina, with the club to determine his fitness.
Prior to the injury, reports indicated coach Vincenzo Montella was considering resting him to avoid a yellow-card suspension before March’s play-offs.