13.10.2023 00:08 h

Spain lose Williams and Balde for Norway clash

Spain have lost Nico Williams and Alejandro Balde to injury ahead of their key Euro 2024 qualifier against Norway on Sunday.

Coach Luis de la Fuente called up Villarreal left-back Alfonso Pedraza for their next match after the 2-0 win over Group A leaders Scotland on Thursday in Seville.

The Spanish football federation said in a statement after the game that Williams has a chest problem which meant he was not involved in the win over Scotland, while Barcelona defender Balde was taken off at half-time with a thigh issue.

The Spanish champions have various players out injured, including winger Lamine Yamal, who arrived for Spain duty with a hip injury and was released, with the Clasico against Real Madrid approaching on October 28.

Spain can seal Euro 2024 qualification with a win over Norway in Oslo.