Víctor Muñoz
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Named among substitutes
Munoz (quadriceps) is on the bench for Monday's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
Analysis: Munoz has been included in the squad after returning to team training as the latest of Spain's three injured players to get back onto the pitch, with the coaching staff opting to build his rhythm through game time off the bench rather than handing him an immediate starting role for the tournament opener. His return alongside Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal represents a timely collective lift for a Spain side heading into the World Cup opener against Cape Verde, and his presence among the substitutes offers the coaching staff a useful option to call upon as they manage his return carefully. Munoz is expected to continue in a substitute role for the foreseeable future as the coaching staff monitor his fitness carefully, with his reintegration into the starting lineup likely to depend on how he responds to increased game time across Spain's opening group fixtures.
Returns to team training
Munoz returned to team training and could be ready to take part in Spain's upcoming games, Alfredo Martinez of Onda Cero Radio reports.
Analysis: Munoz became the latest of Spain's three injured players to return to training, following Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal back onto the pitch. The expectation is that all three will be handled carefully and used to build rhythm through game time rather than being pushed to start, but their collective return represents a timely lift for Spain.
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