Bryan Gil replaces Llorente in Spain squad
Tottenham Hotspur forward Bryan Gil has been called up for Spain’s Nations League finals campaign after Marcos Llorente withdrew due to injury.
The versatile Atletico midfielder sustained a thigh problem in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Barcelona, the club said on Sunday.
Gil, 20, joined Spurs this year in a deal reported to be around 25 million euros ($29 million) plus Erik Lamela.
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He was initially named in Luis De La Fuente’s Under-21 squad, but will now join up with the seniors as they prepare to take on hosts Italy in Wednesday’s Nations League semi-final.
Belgium face France in the other semi, with the final and third-placed playoff taking place on Sunday.