Spain’s Football Federation have announced Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas has replaced Chelsea star Diego Costa for upcoming matches against Macedonia and England.
Costa, 28, was made to train alone from the rest of the Spain squad after picking up a groin injury, but the Chelsea frontman has failed to shake off the knock and has now been replaced in the team.
Aspas, who has received recognition from the Spanish national team for the first time, has been in fine form for Celta Vigo since returning to the club from Sevilla in 2015.
The 29-year-old isn’t expected to feature in their World Cup qualifier against Macedonia but could make his debut against England, in which he will be most fondly remembered for his failed two-year stint at Liverpool.
Since the start of last season only two Spanish players have scored more goals in La Liga than Aspas (20).
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