Spain have some injury problems in the build-up to their Nations League semi-final against Italy, as Juan Bernat and Dani Olmo is also a major doubt.

The Azzurri are set to face La Roja on Thursday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

The Netherlands and Croatia come face-to-face on Wednesday, so the winners will meet for the Final on Sunday, the losers in a play-off for third place in the tournament.

Paris Saint-Germain left-back Bernat has pulled out of the squad due to injury and will be replaced by Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia.

Meanwhile, there are reports that RB Leipzig creative midfielder Olmo is suffering from muscular issues and is not taking part in the full training sessions.

He seems unlikely to recover in time to start on Thursday, but so far coach Luis de la Fuente has not thought it necessary to bring in a replacement for the 25-year-old.

These sides also met in the Nations League semi-final in October 2021, Spain emerging 2-1 winners.

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