Spain midfielder David Silva was substituted after just 10 minutes of his country's Euro 2016 qualifier againstLuxembourg after sustaining a calf injury.
The Manchester City star was scythed down by Lars Krogh Gerson in the early stages of the match, and immediately signalled for the physio, before limping off.
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata was introduced to replace Silva, with Spain looking to seal their qualification for the tournament in France next summer by recording a victory.
Juventus striker Alvaro Morata was also forced to withdraw from the game after sustaining a similar injury while jumping for a header, with Paco Alcacer introduced in his place.
The news of Silva's setback will be of particular concern to City manager Manuel Pellegrini, with Sergio Aguero having been stretchered off during Argentina's loss to Ecuador on Thursday evening.
Aguero has since revealed that he will be out for a month, and Pellegrini will hope that Silva makes a quick recovery with the club currently two points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
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