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Pau Cubarsi to be rested for Spain vs Czech Republic match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Pau Cubarsi to be rested for Spain vs Czech Republic match

Summary

Pau Cubarsi will not play for Spain against the Czech Republic as coach Luis de la Fuente prioritizes workload management after Cubarsi completed full matches against England and Croatia. His omission is not due to injury and comes as several players have left the squad, increasing the need for careful management. Cubarsi is expected to return for Spain's subsequent fixture against Croatia in Split next Tuesday, allowing him time to recover from recent intense matches.

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By the Numbers

•Pau Cubarsi is rested for Spain's Nations League match.
•His absence is a decision to manage his workload, not due to injury.
•Cubarsi played 180 minutes in previous matches against England and Croatia.
•Spain has several players unavailable, necessitating careful squad management.
•Cubarsi is expected to return for the next match against Croatia.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defender to be rested for Spain vs Czech Republic as De la Fuente manages workload

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Pau Cubarsi will not feature for Spain against the Czech Republic after Luis de la Fuente decided to rest the Barcelona defender following a demanding spell of international football.According to Mund...
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