Spain’s Carvajal still hoping to play at World Cup
Spain defender Dani Carvajal is still in contention to play at the World Cup, despite injuring his hamstring playing for Real Madrid against Liverpool on Saturday.
Real Madrid’s Spanish defender Dani Carvajal reacts as he leaves the pitch after an injury during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, on May 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / GENYA SAVILOV
by Thomas ALLNUTT
A tearful Carvajal had to be substituted during the Champions League final in Kiev, prompting fears the right-back would miss this summer’s tournament, which starts in less than three weeks’ time.
However, after undergoing medical tests with Real, a statement released by the national team on Monday indicated the 26-year-old will remain with the squad.
“Carvajal this morning underwent medical tests with his club, with the doctors of the Spanish national team present,” the statement read.
“The tests showed an injury in the hamstring of the right thigh. He will begin the recovery process of this injury with the medical group of the national team, who will stay in close contact with his club.”
Spain play friendlies against Switzerland and Tunisia on June 3 and 9 respectively.
Their first World Cup match will be against Portugal on June 15.
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