Key Takeaways:
- Ferran Torres was withdrawn from Spain’s squad for tomorrow’s fixture against Bulgaria due to muscular discomfort
- Eight Spanish players, including Rodri and Dani Olmo, have been ruled out in the past week
- Spain top the group with 9 points, while Bulgaria remain bottom after three consecutive losses
Latest Blow for La Roja as Injury List Grows
Spain have been dealt another injury setback on the eve of their upcoming encounter with Bulgaria, as Ferran Torres has been forced to withdraw from Luis de la Fuente’s squad. The Spanish football federation confirmed that the Barcelona forward reported muscular discomfort, prompting a medical assessment which identified muscle overload, though no injuries were found. As a precaution, Torres will return to Barcelona for further medical evaluation.
🚨 BREAKING: Ferran Torres has LEFT the Spanish national team camp due to discomfort. He has an overload and is out of Spain's match against Bulgaria.
The Spain doctors have diagnosed him with a muscular overload INJURY. Barcelona's medical staff have also been informed. 🔴⚠️ pic.twitter.com/hLWCAP3DqQ
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) October 13, 2025
Official Federation Update
“Ferran Torres informed the team staff of muscular discomfort, after which he was examined by the medical staff. It was determined that he has muscle overload, but without any injuries. His club team Barcelona has been fully informed in detail about the player’s condition,” reads the official statement from the Spanish federation.
Squad Depletions Pile Up for De la Fuente
This latest withdrawal compounds the difficulties for manager Luis de la Fuente, whose squad has suffered multiple absences within the space of a week. Not only has Ferran Torres been ruled out, but Rodri, Dean Huijsen, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Fabián Ruiz, Nico Williams, Gavi, and Dani Carvajal have all exited the national team camp due to various reasons in recent days. These losses are likely to result in Mikel Oyarzabal leading Spain’s attack against Bulgaria.
Standings Overview
| Team | Points | Matches Played | Defeats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Looking Ahead
Spain, who currently top the group with 9 points, will need to adapt to these absences as they face a Bulgarian side yet to register a point, following three defeats. The latest developments present both a challenge and an opportunity for emerging members of the squad as they vie to maintain their strong group position.
