Spain's Pino may miss rest of World Cup

Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.

Spain's World Cup campaign has been dealt a blow as winger Yeremy Pino suffered a suspected broken collarbone during training, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament. The Spanish Football Federation confirmed that Pino fell awkwardly during a training session and immediately felt sharp pain in his right shoulder. He was taken to a local hospital for scans, with initial results indicating a possible fracture. The 20-year-old Villarreal winger is one of the youngest players in the squad. He made a substitute appearance in Spain's group stage win over Costa Rica, showing his pace and dribbling ability, and was seen as a key rotational option for coach Luis Enrique. If Pino is ruled out, Spain will have fewer options on the flanks. The team still has Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, and Marco Asensio, but Pino's direct running and energy provided a unique threat. Spain faces Morocco in the round of 16, and Pino's absence could force Enrique to adjust his attacking plans. The coach will need to find alternative ways to break down a well-organized Moroccan defense. Pino's injury also reignites concerns about player workload during a mid-season World Cup. Several stars have already been forced out, including France's Karim Benzema and Senegal's Sadio Mane. The Spanish medical staff said they will release a full update within 24 hours. The team has not yet called up a replacement, pending the final diagnosis.

Spain's Pino may miss rest of World Cup

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