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The Spanish team suffers a heavy blow: Fermín López misses the World Cup due to injury

Fermín López becomes a significant loss for Spain after suffering a fracture that will keep him out of the World Cup.

Daniel ZambranoDaniel Zambrano· · 2 min read

An unexpected setback for La Roja

The Spanish national football team has received devastating news on the eve of the World Cup. Fermín López, one of the most promising and in-form midfielders on the team, will not be able to participate in the tournament due to a serious injury.

The FC Barcelona player suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot during a recent LaLiga match against Real Betis. The Catalan club has confirmed that Fermín will undergo surgery to treat this injury, which will keep him out of action for an extended period.

Although FC Barcelona has not specified the exact time he will be inactive, it is estimated that this type of injury requires at least two months of recovery. This means that Fermín, who had been considered a key player by coach Luis de la Fuente, will miss the opportunity to represent Spain in the World Cup.

Fermín's absence is particularly significant given his outstanding performance in recent weeks. In the match where the injury occurred, he was substituted by Alejandro Balde at the end of the first half, contributing to a crucial victory for Barça (3-1) over the verdiblancos. His absence will force the Spanish coach to rethink his strategies and look for alternatives to cover his position.

As the start of the World Cup approaches, fans and experts are expressing their concerns about how this absence will affect the national team's performance. Fermín's quality and versatility had generated high expectations among Spanish supporters, who now must face this harsh reality.

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