Nations League 2023: Spain Replaces Injured Garcia, Williams with Fernández, Fati

On Sunday, the final day of the Spanish league, Garcia was hurt during the opening minutes of Osasuna's game against Girona. In the second half of Athletic Bilbao's match against Real Madrid, Williams was taken off.

Injured players replaced by Nacho Fernández and Ansu Fati

Prior to the Nations League final four, David Garcia and Nico Williams, who were both injured, were replaced by Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernández and Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati for Spain's national side.

Garcia and Williams suffer injuries in crucial matches

On Sunday, the final day of the Spanish league, Garcia was hurt during the opening minutes of Osasuna's game against Girona. In the second half of Athletic Bilbao's match against Real Madrid, Williams was taken off.

For its Nations League semi-final encounter against Italy on June 15 in the Netherlands, Spain will start its preparations on Friday. The Netherlands and Croatia will square off in the other semi-final game. The championship game will be held in Rotterdam on June 18.

Williams' older brother, Iaki Williams, who plays for Athletic Bilbao as well, will not represent Ghana due to a knee issue. Iaki Williams chose to represent Ghana rather than Spain.