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Ferran Torres out of Spain squad with ankle injury and will miss Czech Republic, Croatia games

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 2). Ferran Torres out of Spain squad with ankle injury and will miss Czech Republic, Croatia games. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/ferran-torres-out-of-spain-squad-with-ankle-injury-and-will-miss-czech-republic-croatia-games/article_6b3044da-1a6e-54cf-b382-f14b1801238c.html

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Spanish football star Ferran Torres is out of Spain's upcoming Nations League games against the Czech Republic and Croatia due to a persistent left ankle injury. The Paris Saint-Germain player, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final for Spain, was replaced by Real Madrid's Carlos Espí after experiencing discomfort during training and matches earlier this week.

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Ferran Torres, a striker for Spain and Paris Saint-Germain, has been ruled out of the nation's remaining UEFA Nations League games against the Czech Republic and Croatia due to left ankle pain. The 23-year-old was part of Spain's squad that won the World Cup in July, scoring the winning goal against Argentina. Torres had played in a match against England but was substituted early due to discomfort. After further evaluation, it was decided that he needed time to recover, and Carlos Espí from Real Madrid has been called up as his replacement for the upcoming matches scheduled in Oviedo, Spain.

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OVIEDO, Spain (AP) — Spain striker Ferran Torres has withdrawn from the squad because of left ankle pain, ruling him out of the world champion’s remaining Nations League games against the Czech Republic and Croatia in this international break. asserted

Torres → withdraw → break

Carlos Espí of Real Madrid was called up to replace Torres, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final against Argentina in July. asserted

who → call → July

The Paris Saint-Germain player has been “experiencing discomfort in his left ankle,” the Spain team said in a statement ahead of Saturday’s game against the Czechs in Oviedo. asserted

team → experience → Oviedo

“Initially, this didn’t prevent him from training and playing, but due to the persistence of the symptoms, the decision was made to withdraw him from the squad to prioritize his recovery.” asserted

decision → prevent → recovery

Torres started the 3-2 win over England on Saturday before being substituted in the 55th minute. asserted

Torres → start → minute

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