""Ferran Torres has been dropped from the squad for the fourth World Cup 2026 qualifier against Bulgaria in Valladolid. "The FC Barcelona forward, after completing the match against Georgia in Elche, reported muscle discomfort that was evaluated by the RFEF's medical services, including additional tests, diagnosing muscle overload with no associated anatomical injury. "Given the upcoming match against Bulgaria, in keeping with the policy of taking no risks and prioritizing the player's health, he has been withdrawn from the squad. FC Barcelona's medical team has been informed of all the details.""
"Barcelona have been hit with more injury pain with news that Ferran Torres has been ruled out by Spain and will return to his club side. Torres won his 50th cap in Spain's 2-0 win over Georgia but won't play against Bulgaria after withdrawing from the squad."
"Torres is yet another Barcelona player to pick up a problem on international duty with Spain and will follow Dani Olmo in making his return to the club from Barcelona."
Ferran Torres has been withdrawn from Spain's squad for the World Cup 2026 qualifier against Bulgaria and will return to FC Barcelona. Torres completed the match against Georgia, earning his 50th cap, but reported muscle discomfort afterwards. RFEF medical services conducted tests and diagnosed muscle overload with no associated anatomical injury. Spain withdrew him as a precautionary measure to prioritize the player's health and informed Barcelona's medical team of the findings. The decision follows a club pattern of players returning early from international duty due to injuries, with Dani Olmo also recently returning to Barcelona.
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