Carlos Espi Earns First Spain Call-Up as Ferran Torres Withdraws Injured
Carlos Espi has received his first senior Spain call-up after Torres left Luis de la Fuente’s squad with a persistent left-ankle problem.
What we know
- Torres has been released from the Spain camp to focus on recovery after discomfort in his left ankle failed to settle.
- The 26-year-old had continued training, but Spain’s doctors agreed with Paris Saint-Germain’s medical staff that he should return to his club.
- The Spanish federation said the decision was made because his symptoms persisted, with both medical teams monitoring the issue throughout the camp.
- Spain are preparing to face Czechia in Oviedo’s Carlos Tartiere and Croatia in Split.
- Espi, 21, joins immediately from the Spain Under-21 group. The Real Madrid forward recently scored five goals in one match for the U21 side.
- Torres joined PSG from Barcelona for a reported fee close to €50m this summer. He has scored twice against Rennes, netted against Brest and Marseille, and struck a Champions League hat-trick versus Slovan Bratislava.
Next step: Espi joins Spain as Torres starts rehabilitation
Espi will now work with De la Fuente’s senior squad ahead of the Czechia and Croatia double-header. Spain must reshape their attacking plans without Torres, while PSG will assess whether the ankle issue threatens his availability when Ligue 1 resumes.
