MADRID, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has been forced to make a change to his squad for the forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and England, with Rayo Vallecano forward Jorge de Frutos called up to replace injured Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea.
The 24-year-old Barrenetxea suffered a muscle injury in his thigh in the 70th minute of his side's 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday and was forced to leave the pitch in tears at the Anoeta Stadium.
The injury is a setback for the winger, who had been recalled to the national squad by De la Fuente after missing out on his previous squad and the World Cup this summer.
De Frutos made his Spain debut in September 2025, but that remains his only international appearance.
The forward has made nine La Liga appearances for Rayo this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams was also forced off during his side's 1-1 draw away to Osasuna on Saturday, although he subsequently said he had only suffered cramp. ■
