> “Ferran Torres has been dropped from the squad for the fourth World Cup 2026 qualifier against Bulgaria in Valladolid.
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> “The FC Barcelona forward, after completing the match against Georgia in Elche, reported muscle discomfort that was evaluated by the RFEF’s medical services, including additional tests, diagnosing muscle overload with no associated anatomical injury.
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> “Given the upcoming match against Bulgaria, in keeping with the policy of taking no risks and prioritizing the player’s health, he has been withdrawn from the squad. FC Barcelona’s medical team has been informed of all the details.”