Liverpool winger Victor Munoz has been added to the Spain squad for its upcoming UEFA Nations League games. He joins as a replacement for Barcelona's young player Lamine Yamal, who is injured. Munoz's call-up comes as his club sits 4th in the Premier League with 18 points from ten games, having recorded five wins, three draws and two defeats.
The Spanish Football Federation announced the change, saying the Liverpool player would link up with the team. Munoz was not in the original squad for this period but was called after Yamal got hurt in a match.
Munoz has played for Spain's senior team before. He scored soon after entering his first international match. He has also played in other recent games for his country.
This call-up happens even though Munoz recently missed time for Liverpool with an injury. He joined Liverpool in the last transfer window and has contributed goals and an assist for his new club. Spain has already qualified for the next stage of the Nations League and has matches scheduled.
While Munoz is away with the national team, Liverpool holds a position in the top half of the league table. The team is nine points behind the leaders Arsenal. Liverpool's next league game is against a major rival, Manchester United, at home on Sunday 22 November. United currently sit 18th in the table. That victory was part of a recent run of two wins, one draw and two defeats from the last five matches, which also included a 3-2 loss to Fenerbahçe and a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Overall this season, Liverpool have scored 14 goals and conceded 10.
First reported at standard.co.uk
