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Spain's Porro Out of Nations League Squad After Injury Relapse
Spain right-back Pedro Porro has been excluded from the UEFA Nations League squad due to a recurrent muscle injury sustained during Tottenham's 3–2 defeat to Aston Villa on 19 September. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente must now find a replacement, with Atletico Madrid's Marc Pubill among the options being considered.
Quick Facts
- Porro ruled out of UEFA Nations League squad
- Porro sustained muscle injury relapse
- Porro withdrawn after 19 minutes in Tottenham vs Aston Villa
- De Zerbi substituted Porro with Archie Gray
- Llorente retired from international football
Spain right-back Pedro Porro has been ruled out of the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against England, Croatia, and Czechia due to a recurring muscle injury. Porro sustained the injury during Tottenham Hotspur's 3–2 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday, 19 September, when he departed the field after just 19 minutes of play. The injury represents a setback for both club and country, as Porro was a key player in Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup winning campaign.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was forced to make an early substitution, bringing on Archie Gray to replace Porro in the 18th minute. The injury raised immediate concerns about Porro's availability for Spain's international fixtures, prompting medical evaluations to determine the extent of the muscle strain and recovery timeline.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente faces a selection challenge for the Nations League matches. The injury recurrence leaves him without his preferred option at right-back, as Marcos Llorente—who served as Porro's backup during the World Cup—recently retired from international football. De la Fuente is considering alternatives including Atletico Madrid's Marc Pubill to fill the position, or calling another player into the squad as a replacement.
The setback compounds a difficult period for Tottenham, who remain winless in the Premier League this season with two losses and two draws in their opening four matches. The club had also exited the Carabao Cup following a 3–1 loss to Liverpool.
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Why This Matters
Spain loses its established right-back for UEFA Nations League matches against England, Croatia, and Czechia with no immediate cover after Marcos Llorente's international retirement. De la Fuente must adjust squad composition ahead of competitive fixtures; Tottenham faces longer-term depth concerns after losing Porro to injury after 19 minutes of play, compounding an already poor start to the Premier League season (two losses, two draws in four matches).
Timeline & Sources
Sep 19, 2026
WireInitial reports indicate Porro's injury may affect Spain's upcoming Nations League campaign
Sep 20, 2026
WireSpain officially confirms Porro ruled out of UEFA Nations League squad due to recurring muscle injury
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Sources
- Tottenham v Aston Villa: Premier League – liveThe GuardianMediaSep 19, 2026
- Premier League: Spurs host Aston Villa with both looking for first winBBCMediaSep 19, 2026
- Pedro Porro injury shocks De Zerbi and puts De la Fuente in a bindGoal.comMediaSep 19, 2026
- Spain right-back Porro out of squad with injuryxinhuaMediaSep 20, 2026