2 min learnJun 27, 2026 06:47 PM IST
Spain’s medical 1-0 win over Uruguay was overshadowed by harm issues, with reigning European champions now anxiously awaiting updates on the health of Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams. Courtesy of a objective from Alex Baena, Luis de la Fuente’s staff topped the Group H desk of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and can now face the runner-up of Group J within the spherical of 32 on 2nd July. Nonetheless, they could possibly be with out two key attackers for that encounter.
Williams had already arrived on the match carrying a hamstring challenge that pressured him to overlook Athletic Bilbao’s remaining three La Liga matches. Accordingly, he has been used solely as an influence substitute by de la Fuente, however the Spanish coach will probably be sweating over a recent harm he picked up on Friday. Changing fellow winger Lamine Yamal within the 76th minute, Williams was seen in discomfort
Offering an replace in regards to the harm, de la Fuente stated: “Nico was experiencing some slight discomfort. It could possibly be a pressure or simply fatigue. We’ll have to attend till tomorrow to know for certain.”
The larger concern for the 2010 champions, nonetheless, would be the shoulder harm that Yeremy Pino sustained. Launched in goalscorer Baena’s place within the 66th minute, Pino injured himself after an ungainly touchdown in the course of the dying levels of the sport. Although he was capable of full the total 90 minutes, as Spain didn’t have any substitutions remaining, the Crystal Palace attacker’s agony was seen.
De la Fuente revealed after the sport that Pino’s match could possibly be over. “I’m actually unhappy about this, what actually issues me is Yeremy’s harm. It seems dangerous and there’s a very sturdy risk he’ll miss the remainder of the match. It could possibly be a collar bone harm. We’ll see, he’ll bear assessments tomorrow. He’s struggling lots. He made an enormous effort to carry on till the top of the sport. It was heroic.” he stated.