Atlético Madrid star Alejandro Grimaldo this weekend brought an early close to his latest stint with the Spanish national team.
Grimaldo, a summer arrival in Madrid, was rewarded for his impressive start to life in Rojiblancos colours with a place in Luis de la Fuente’s latest Spanish panel of players.
The 31-year-old was then an unused substitute during the week, as La Roja got the better of Czechia in a Nations League clash.
Ahead of Spain’s return to action against England on Sunday evening, however, Grimaldo’s departure from the country’s camp was made official.
As per a statement across La Roja’s social media platforms:
‘Álex Grimaldo has left the Spanish camp due to feeling unwell with a fever. We wish him a speedy recovery.’
It is hoped that Grimaldo’s setback will not see him miss any game time of note back at club level, with Diego Simeone’s Atlético primed to kick their campaign back into gear in a La Liga meeting with Getafe next weekend.
Conor Laird – GSFN
