Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has left the Spain national team's training camp after suffering a muscle injury.
Huijsen originally reported to camp with muscle fatigue, but subsequent tests confirmed a more significant issue, forcing his withdrawal.
He is now returning to Real Madrid to begin his recovery process.
Injury details
Injury type: Muscle injury.
Initial symptoms: Huijsen arrived at the camp experiencing muscle fatigue.
Withdrawal date: October 8, 2025.
Replacement: Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club has been called up to take his place in the Spain squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Recovery timeline: The Spanish FA doctors have estimated a recovery time of 1-2 weeks, although Real Madrid's medical staff will conduct their own tests.
The injury is not considered serious.
Impact on Spain and Real Madrid
Spain:
Huijsen's departure adds to Spain's recent injury woes. He joins a list of unavailable players for the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria,
which also includes Lamine Yamal.
His withdrawal leaves the Spain squad with another gap to fill as they prepare for a busy international fixture list.
Real Madrid:
Huijsen will now focus on recovering with his club ahead of a busy schedule.
He will likely be unavailable for Real Madrid's match against Getafe on October 19.
Other key fixtures during his projected absence include matches against Juventus and FC Barcelona.