Arr, Spain's star wench, Alexia Putellas, be swabbing the decks instead o' trainin'! Will she be settin' sail fer the Women's World Cup, or be lost at sea?
2023-07-18
Arr! Spain's own Alexis Putellas be abandonin' her trainin' on Monday, leavin' many a doubloon whether she be fit to face Costa Rica in the openin' match o' the Women's World Cup on Friday.
Spanish soccer star Alexia Putellas skipped training on Monday, casting doubt on her availability for Spain's opening match against Costa Rica at the Women's World Cup on Friday. Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has only played as a substitute in six matches for Barcelona since her return in April from a 10-month injury layoff with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. She started in two of Spain's warm-up matches but missed the game against Vietnam. Putellas participated in passing drills during training but left after just 30 minutes. The team spokesperson stated that her early departure was planned.Midfielder Irene Guerrero expressed hope that Putellas would be fit to play on Friday and emphasized her importance to the team both on and off the pitch. The team is working hard to prepare for the game and considers every player to be significant. Putellas' condition remains uncertain, and her absence would be a significant blow to Spain's chances in the tournament.