Gaya leaves Spain's training camp and misses the WC

Bad news for Jose Luis Gaya. According to 'Sport', the Valencia player has had to leave Spain's training camp just a couple of days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar.

On Thursday, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) explained that Gaya suffered a sprain in his right ankle, after the 27-year-old left-back had missed training due to ankle niggles.

Luis Enrique explained to the media in a press conference after the 1-3 victory over Jordan that they would make a decision on Friday regarding Gaya's participation in the World Cup. According to the same media outlet, he will have no choice and he will miss the biggest competition. 

The national team confirmed Gaya's absence for the World Cup on their official Twitter account but shortly afterwards they deleted the message: "Jose Luis Gaya leaves Spain's training camp for the World Cup in Qatar. The full-back leaves Doha with the affection and respect of his teammates and the entire Federation."

 

November 18, 2022