Víctor Muñoz Receives Late Spain Call-up After Squad Setbacks

“Víctor Muñoz joins the Spain national team camp,” the team stated in an official announcement covered by liverpool.com, confirming a late roster change for the November international break.

The Liverpool winger received a late call-up from head coach Luis de la Fuente following physical setbacks within the squad, liverpool.com reported. The 23-year-old forward reported to the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rosas to prepare for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, according to Yahoo Sports.

Spain enters the final stretch of the group phase already qualified for the March quarterfinals after collecting 12 points from four matches, liverpool.com noted. Luis de la Fuente adjusted his group after Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal reported physical discomfort in his right knee during Sunday’s top-of-the-match against Atlético Madrid, Sports Illustrated reported.

Goal.com reported that Yamal remained in Catalonia for initial treatment while teammate Mikel Oyarzabal battles a severe flu-like illness in San Sebastián. Both players are expected to join the squad later in the week ahead of Sunday’s match against England at the Metropolitano stadium, according to statements from the Royal Spanish Football Federation cited by Goal.com and Sports Illustrated.

Munoz joined the camp on Monday and will be available for selection as La Roja travels to face Czechia in Prague, liverpool.com reported. The former Real Madrid player has earned five senior caps for Spain and recorded two goals and one assist for Liverpool since his summer transfer, according to liverpool.com and Yahoo Sports.

The World Champions lead their group while England sits three points behind in second place, setting up a group-stage showdown on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Atlético Madrid’s Metropolitano stadium, as detailed by Sports Illustrated.