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The 23-year-old Barcelona midfielder sustained a fracture in his right foot during Sunday's La Liga match against Real Betis (3-1). "Fermin Lopez has successfully undergone surgery for a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. His recovery time will depend on his progress," DPA agency quoted from Barcelona's statement.
Lopez was included in national team coach Luis de la Fuente's preliminary 55-man squad, and it was expected that he, along with eight other teammates from the freshly crowned Spanish champions, would be among the 26 players traveling to the World Cup. The attacking midfielder was part of the victorious squad at Euro 2024 and, less than a month later, secured Olympic gold in Paris.
Spain is set to face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay in Group H.
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