Spain's Dean Huijsen Out of World Cup Qualifiers with Muscle Injury
Spain defender Dean Huijsen ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria due to muscle injury, Aymeric Laporte called up as replacement.
“Medical examinations conducted on Wednesday confirmed the muscle injury...”
Spain defender Dean Huijsen will miss the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria due to a muscle injury. The 20-year-old arrived at the national team's training camp on Monday evening but reported symptoms of muscle fatigue, which was confirmed by medical examinations on Wednesday. Real Madrid, his current club, has been informed about the injury, and the Spanish FA wishes him a swift recovery.
“Huijsen, 20, arrived at the national team's training camp on Monday evening but did not train on Tuesday after reporting symptoms of muscle fatigue,” the RFEF said in a statement
“Medical examinations conducted on Wednesday confirmed the muscle injury, of which Real Madrid has been informed, prompting his withdrawal from the squad. We wish him a swift recovery.”
Huijsen medical report.
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Spain is gearing up for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with matches against Georgia in Elche on Saturday and Bulgaria in Valladolid on Tuesday. The team's prospects have taken a hit with the news that young defender Dean Huijsen will miss the games due to a muscle injury. Huijsen, who recently joined Real Madrid from Bournemouth for £50 million, has been impressive under coach Xabi Alonso.
📌 7 de octubre de 2025.
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Aymeric Laporte, a 31-year-old Athletic Bilbao defender, has been called up as Huijsen's replacement. Laporte brings valuable experience to the team, having played a key role in Spain's European Championship-winning squad last year. His inclusion is expected to strengthen the defense, particularly against teams like Georgia.
Spain's manager, Luis de la Fuente, faces a challenge in securing his team's spot in the 2026 World Cup, but with a strong squad and experienced players like Laporte, the team remains hopeful of topping Group E.
Aymeric Laporte's experience will undoubtedly be a significant boost to Spain's defense. The 31-year-old defender was instrumental in Spain's European Championship-winning squad last year and brings valuable leadership to the team. With his inclusion, Spain's defense looks more solid, especially against tough opponents like Georgia.
Laporte's return to the squad comes after Dean Huijsen's withdrawal due to a muscle injury. Huijsen, who recently joined Real Madrid from Bournemouth for £50 million, was expected to play a key role in Spain's World Cup qualifying campaign. Laporte's experience will be crucial in filling the gap left by Huijsen's absence.
Spain's Upcoming Matches
- Georgia vs. Spain: Saturday, in Elche
- Spain vs. Bulgaria: Tuesday, in Valladolid
Current Group E Standings
- Spain - 6 points from 2 matches
- Georgia - 3 points from 2 matches
- Turkey - 3 points from 2 matches
The absence of Huijsen is a setback for Spain manager Luis de la Fuente, but the team has shown resilience in overcoming injury setbacks. With their current form and talented squad, Spain is expected to maintain its position at the top of Group E.
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