Spain suffer double injury blow ahead of USWNT friendlies
Mapi León and Claudia Pina have been ruled out of Spain's upcoming matches against the USWNT due to injuries.
The Spanish women's national team faces a significant setback ahead of their high-profile doubleheader against the USWNT. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially confirmed that Mapi León and Claudia Pina will miss the upcoming friendlies and return home to begin their recovery processes.
Personnel crisis for Sonia Bermúdez
"It was confirmed that FC Barcelona forward Claudia Pina and London City Lionesses center back María León will fly home on Saturday to begin their recovery."
RFEF
Neither player was able to participate in training sessions following their arrival in the United States. While Pina had been managing physical discomfort prior to the trip, the decision was made to withdraw both stars to prevent further complications. Their absence adds to an already lengthy injury list for Spain, which includes notable names such as Aitana Bonmatí, Mariona Caldentey, and Cata Coll.
In response to the vacancies, head coach Sonia Bermúdez has called up Monterrey Rayadas forward Lucía García to bolster the squad. Despite these challenges, the upcoming encounters at Audi Field and Subaru Park remain crucial testing grounds for both nations as they prepare for future international competition.
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