Will Spanish captain be able to play in Euro 2024 final after freak injury? Here's what we know so far

Alvaro Morata, the leader of the Spanish side that has qualified for the Euro Cup 2024 finals, met with a sudden freak injury that saw him take the full impact of a security guard falling over him while chasing a fan who had breached the field during the Euro Cup 2024 semifinal game against France. According to reports, there were rumors about him missing the final game, which could be deemed as a huge blow to the Spanish side in case his right leg, which faced the impact, does not recover within due time.

How did Spain's Alvaro Morata get injured?

Morata is currently one of the star strikers of the Spanish national football team, who faced a nasty mishap which had no fault of his own. In fact, the entire incident happened postgame, which has irked Spanish fans about ground security that compromised Morata's future in the Euro Cup finals.

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Morata's injury still under scanner

Morata was celebrating along with his team after claiming victory over France decisively but soon after, a fan rushed onto the field, breaching the security perimeter and was being chased by a security guard on the field. As the security guard brushed past Spain's Morata, he simply fell over and injured the player's right leg. Currently, Morata's condition is under examination with doctors yet to give him the green signal for the finals.

Euro Cup 2024 final updates: Spanish coach hopeful about Morata's recovery

The video of Morata limping in pain while grabbing his right leg instantly became a viral content on social media with Spain fans slamming the Euro authorities for this fiasco. Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente is hopeful about Morata's appearance in the final game, according to NY Post.

FAQs:

Which team does Alvaro Morata play for?
Alvaro Morata is a star striker in the Spanish national football team. He is also leading the team as the captain in the Euro 2024.

Has Spain reached the Euro 2024 finals?
Yes, Spain has successfully become the first finalist to qualify for the Euro Cup 2024 finals, after beating France in the semifinals, 2-1.