Spain boss Luis de la Fuente claims Toni Kroos ought to have obtained a pink card for a foul on Pedri that may trigger him to overlook the remainder of Euro 2024.
La Roja beat event hosts Germany 2-1 after extra-time in a pulsating quarter-final on Friday night, and they’re going to tackle France on Tuesday for a spot in subsequent weekend’s closing.
However Spain should soldier on with out Barcelona midfielder Pedri, who was withdrawn solely eight minutes into Friday’s victory with a knee sprain.
The 21-year-old picked up the issue following a heavy problem from Kroos minutes prior. Although Pedri tried to proceed, he shortly went down once more in ache and needed to be withdrawn.
The Spanish FA later confirmed the midfielder would miss the remainder of their Euro 2024 marketing campaign, whereas Mundo Deportivo report Barca concern he’ll miss the start of pre-season as a result of harm.
Talking at his post-match press convention, De la Fuente stated Kroos ought to have been despatched off for the foul, and has backed Pedri to proceed making an impression within the Spain camp even with out taking part in.
“I feel it was a pink card,” De la Fuente started. “Whether or not he’s on the pitch or off, Pedri will proceed to contribute. They’re video games which might be like that, if you find yourself taking part in a lot, at this level, you must use your entire squad.
“Any of the 26 gamers are prepared. Everybody has their function on the proper time. I am very pleased with these gamers. Tomorrow we’re going to get better, and we’re going to attempt to have the biggest variety of gamers.”
Whereas Pedri’s on-field exploits at Euro 2024 are over, Toni Kroos formally retired from soccer after Germany’s exit from the competitors.
The 34-year-old confirmed he would hold up his boots on the conclusion of Germany’s run on house soil, bringing down the curtain on an impressive taking part in profession.
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