Aleix Garcia will replace the injured Casado in the Spain national team

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Second change of the day in the Spanish national team. The Federation has confirmed the call-up of Aleix García in place of Marc Casadó, who will not play for ‘la Roja’ due to discomfort in his right knee.

A day of changes in Spain's squad for the quarter-finals of the Nations League. If earlier on Monday morning the beneficiary was Dean Huijsen, this time it was Aleix Garcia.

The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has been called up urgently for this week's double-header against the Netherlands. The reason, the injury suffered by Marc Casado in the match against Atletico Madrid.

"Marc Casado has withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp due to discomfort in his right knee after the match against Atletico Madrid, according to Barcelona. Aleix Garcia, a senior international and Bayer Leverkusen player, will join the national team for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League," the RFEF said in a statement.

Marc Casado's physical problems are more serious than expected. Sport reported that the midfielder could be out for two months with a sprained ligament in his right knee.

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