Manager provides update after Spurs player limps off during international

Tottenham summer signing Bryan Gil was in action for Spain U21s against Russia on Friday but suffered an injury scare towards the end of proceedings.

The 20-year-old winger captained the side to a comfortable 4-1 win against Russia in their opening European Championship qualifying match.

Gil put in an impressive shift for La Rojita in what was a routine victory, even notching an assist in the encounter in Almendralejo.

The Spurs starlet, who made the move to N17 from Sevilla for around £22 million with Erik Lamela heading the other way, concluded his performance in slightly worrying fashion, limping off the field after appearing to pick up a knock.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente made the choice to substitute Gil in the 80th minute but provided a more encouraging update on his status following the game.

De la Fuente told reporters in his post-match press conference: “Bryan Gil is fine. He is a player who gives his all, never leaves anything in the tank. He was just very tired, thankfully he hasn’t got a problem.”

Spain continue their qualifying campaign on Tuesday (September 7) with a trip to Lithuania, and de la Fuente will be hoping Gil will be available to make the journey.

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Thankfully for Gil, it appears his injury was just a knock and not too serious. As a very young player still, it is important he isn’t exposed to too much football too soon.

The Spain coach, though, may choose to be conservative and not risk the 20-year-old for their match against Lithuania as a precaution.

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