Mariona Caldentey out of Spain squad due to hamstring injury

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Mariona Caldentey out of Spain squad due to hamstring injury
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Mariona Caldentey has withdrawn from the Spain national team due to a hamstring injury sustained during Arsenal Women’s match against Manchester City. Initial assessments from Renée Slegers indicate the injury 'doesn’t look good.' Caldentey was forced off before halftime, and Liverpool's Natalia Ramos has been called up as her replacement. Ramos is set to make her senior international debut during Spain's upcoming friendlies against the United States from October 7 to 13. Arsenal is awaiting further evaluation to determine the extent of Caldentey's injury and the expected recovery time.

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  • •Caldentey injured her hamstring against Manchester City on October 4.
  • •She was replaced by Caitlin Foord shortly before halftime.
  • •Natalia Ramos receives her first senior call-up as a replacement.
  • •Spain will face the United States in friendlies on October 10 and 14.
  • •Further assessment of Caldentey's injury is pending.
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  • 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mariona Caldentey replaced in Spain squad after hamstring injury that ‘doesn’t look good’
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Mariona Caldentey has been replaced in the Spain squad after suffering a hamstring injury during Arsenal Women’s defeat at Manchester City.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesMariona Caldentey has bee...

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