Nico Williams may not play at the World Cup again, joining another Spanish star on the sidelines

The Spanish national team is at risk of paying an incredibly steep price for their recent group stage triumph. What should have been a celebratory victory has turned into a disaster for La Roja’s attacking options, as another key winger—Nico Williams—now faces the threat of missing the rest of the tournament.

Details: According to Grada B Pro, one of Spain’s most electrifying and explosive talents has suffered a serious muscle injury. The team’s medical staff is deeply concerned: the nature of the injury could rule Williams out for the remainder of the World Cup, forcing him to miss all upcoming knockout stage matches.

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This is a massive blow to Spain’s head coach and his attacking flanks, especially as the loss of Nico Williams coincides with the devastating injury news surrounding Yeremy Pino.

An official diagnosis will be made after a detailed scan, but the early prognosis is extremely worrying for all fans of La Roja.

It’s worth noting that Spain will play their knockout round fixture on Thursday at 21:00 Central European Time, facing either Austria or Algeria—and neither Williams nor Pino will be fit in time for that match.

Reminder: Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera gifted Spain a crucial goal.