Silva Sidelined For Spain
2008-09-03 12:03:50
Valencia midfielder David Silva has pulled out of Spain's upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header due to an ankle problem.
The 22-year-old headed back to Valencia on Tuesday after undergoing tests on his injured left ankle.
Coach Vicente del Bosque will not call up a replacement for Silva for Saturday's clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina and Wednesday's game against Armenia.
Del Bosque on Monday called up Barcelona youngster Bojan in place of Liverpool frontman Fernando Torres, who is sidelined with a torn hamstring.
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