Spain’s Pedri out of Euro 2024 over knee injury

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Pedri will miss the rest of Euro 2024 after suffering a knee ligament sprain in Friday’s quarter-final victory over Germany.

Pedri was substituted after just eight minutes in the clash in Stuttgart, which Spain won 2-1 after extra-time.

In a statement on Saturday, the Spanish football federation said the 21-year-old midfielder had suffered a “grade two ligament sprain” but will remain in Germany to support his team-mates for the rest of the tournament.

According to Spanish media reports, he will be sidelined for a month.

Pedri was injured after a robust challenge early on from Toni Kroos in what turned out to be the final match of the Germany midfielder’s career.

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Former Real Madrid star Kroos sent his best wishes as he penned an emotional letter to Germany fans on Saturday.

Kroos stated on Instagram: “Get better soon Pedri. Obviously, it was not my intention to cause any damage.

“Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best. You are a great player.”

Spain face France in the last four in Munich on Tuesday, July 9.

Dani Olmo is expected to replace Pedri in Luis de la Fuente’s starting line-up after scoring the opening goal and then assisting Mikel Merino’s late winner against Germany on Friday.

The Star