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Spain's Nico Williams Hits Out at 'Completely Unnecessary' Uruguay Tackle That Injured Him
Spain's Nico Williams has strongly criticised the “completely unnecessary” tackle by a Uruguay player which left him with another injury. The winger and Yéremy Pino were hurt as qualification for the last 32 came at a heavy price, though the European champions issued a more positive update than expected on the players’ condition.
TL;DR
- Nico Williams sustained an adductor injury following a tackle he described as "completely unnecessary."
- Yéremy Pino suffered an acromioclavicular sprain, not a fractured collar bone as initially feared.
- Both players' availability depends on their recovery rate.
- Williams expressed his frustration on social media, calling it one of the worst days of his life and noting it followed a difficult year of injuries.
- Spain's coach is concerned about the lack of natural wingers in the squad due to injuries, including those affecting Lamine Yamal and Víctor Muñoz.
- Spain secured first place in Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay.