Nico Williams, the Spain national team winger, raised the concerns of the “La Roja” technical staff after he suffered an injury during the match against Uruguay, despite winning 1-0, securing the top spot in the group and qualifying for the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
According to what was reported by the website Foot Mercato, the player left the field suffering from a clear limp, after feeling pain in his right leg, which brought back concern about his suffering from A muscle injury may threaten his continuation in the tournament.
The coach of the Spain national team, Luis de la Fuente, commented on the player’s condition after the end of the match, stressing that the situation is still unclear, and said: “We have to wait, he is feeling discomfort, and it may be just stress or exhaustion, and we will see what the tests reveal.”
The report indicated that Williams will undergo a series of medical tests in the coming hours, in order to determine the nature of the injury and the duration of the injury. His possible absence, at a time when the technical staff is awaiting the results of the tests before the start of the qualifying rounds.
The possibility of Neco Williams suffering a muscle injury represents a strong blow to the Spanish national team, especially since he was suffering from physical fatigue before the start of the tournament, while De La Fuente is relying heavily on him in the front line, with the knockout stage approaching, which requires the readiness of all the basic elements.