Nico Williams injury could impact Spain spot for World Cup

Spain ahead Nico Williams needed to be substituted earlier than halftime in Athletic Club‘s 1-0 loss to Valencia at dwelling on Sunday, prompting considerations forward of the World Cup.

Williams appeared to endure a hamstring injury and was changed by brother Inaki Williams within the thirty seventh minute at San Mamés stadium.

Nico Williams had already been sidelined for a number of weeks earlier this 12 months due to one other injury.

Athletic didn’t instantly launch particulars about Sunday’s problem.

“He was limping a lot. He hadn’t felt that kind of pain before,” Iñaki Williams mentioned. “It’s concerning considering the moment we are right now. Let’s wait and hope for the best possible scenario.”

The 23-year-old Nico Williams has been an everyday in Spain’s squad, taking part in in assault together with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who is also injured.

Spain coach Luis de La Fuente is about to announce a 55-name pre-list for the World Cup on Monday. The Red had been drawn in Group H with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay within the expanded 48-team World Cup hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico this summer time.

Information from The Associated Press was used on this report.