Nacho Monreal has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time in over three years to replace the injured Jordi Alba who hobbled out of Thursday’s 1-1 World Cup qualifier with Italy in Turin. The full-back last featured for his country back in November 2013 but has been handed a return to international football by new coach Julen Lopetegui after Alba was forced out of the squad. The Barcelona defender appeared to pick up a hamstring injury in the first half against Italy and was replaced after 22 minutes by Nacho. Spain took the lead in the game through Vitolo but a late Daniele De Rossi penalty salvaged a point for the hosts. A statement on the RFEF the Spanish football...
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