Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen Receives First Senior Call-Up for Spain, Replaces Injured Inigo Martinez

FC Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has been ruled out of the Spanish National Team squad due to a knee injury, as confirmed by a medical report from his club.

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Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen Receives First Senior Call-Up for Spain, Replaces Injured Inigo Martinez
Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen Receives First Senior Call-Up for Spain, Replaces Injured Inigo Martinez

New Delhi: FC Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has been ruled out of the Spanish National Team squad due to a knee injury, as confirmed by a medical report from his club. In his place, head coach Luis de la Fuente has called up Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth, marking his first senior call-up for Spain.

Huijsen Moves from U21 to Senior Squad

Initially, Huijsen was part of Spain’s U21 squad, selected by coach Santi Denia. However, with Martinez’s injury, the 19-year-old Bournemouth center-back has been promoted to the senior team.

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Special Squad Announcement from Valencia

Spain’s squad list was announced from Valencia, a city that suffered significant storm destruction last October. The announcement was made in a unique way—by four young footballers from towns most affected by the disaster:

These players revealed the 27-man squad for Spain’s UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.

Spain’s UEFA Nations League Matches

The defending European champions will play two crucial matches:

Full Spain Squad for UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals

Goalkeepers:

Defenders:

Midfielders:

Forwards:

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