Fabian Ruiz leaves Spain squad for birth of his son
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has left the Spanish national team camp ahead of their Nations League match against Czech Republic, according to multiple reports.
Fabian Ruiz has left the Spanish national team just hours before their Nations League match against Czech Republic, scheduled for Saturday evening. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder departed the squad to attend the birth of his first child, as reported by RMC Sport, Le Figaro, and CNews.
Departure for family reasons
The 30-year-old midfielder received permission to leave the Spanish camp, according to Spanish press reports cited by Foot Mercato. Estadio Deportivo confirms he traveled urgently to Paris for the birth of his son. The Spanish football federation has not issued an official statement, but the player's absence was confirmed by multiple media outlets.
Match impact
Spain will face Czech Republic in the Nations League without Ruiz, who was expected to feature in the squad. The match is set for 20:45 on Saturday. CNews notes that Ruiz left "precipitately" before the encounter, though no further details on his return to the squad have been provided.
Context and next steps
Ruiz, a regular for Spain, will miss the match but is expected to rejoin the team after the birth, according to the reports. No timeline for his return has been specified in the sources.
