Fermín López suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will undergo surgery. The injury will prevent him from joining the Spain squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with an expected absence of about two months. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente will need a replacement from FIFA’s preliminary list of 55 players submitted the previous week. Ansu Fati is being considered as a potential replacement. Fati is on loan at AS Monaco from Barcelona and has produced 12 goals in 30 matches across competitions, including three goals in his last five. Monaco is expected to activate his €11 million buy option. Other candidates include Alberto Moleiro and Pablo Fornals, both viewed as creative options. De la Fuente will announce the final squad on May 25, with the team gathering on May 30 in Las Rozas.
"However, Ansu is not the only candidate on De la Fuente's table to replace Fermin at the moment. Alberto Moleiro, a transfer target for Barcelona, and Pablo Fornals are also being considered, as they offer creativity in the final third. Competition for a place in the final 26 is intense. De la Fuente will announce his final squad on May 25. The team will gather on May 30 in Las Rozas."
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