Girona FC faces a potential month-long absence of defender Junior Zamorano, who has been named to the Spain squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Tournament Schedule Impacts Girona Squad Depth
The U-17 World Cup is slated to run from November 19 through December 13. Players are required to report to the national team camp at Las Rozas on November 9 to begin preparations. Should Spain reach the final, the participating players will not return to their clubs until mid-December.
While Zamorano is cleared to play in this Sunday’s match against Almería—a fixture where Girona must also contend with the suspension of David López—he is confirmed to miss the subsequent league encounters against Oviedo and Eibar. Should Spain progress through the tournament’s knockout stages, Zamorano’s absence could extend to include matches against Eldenc, Valladolid, and Granada.
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The loss of the defender compounds existing roster challenges for manager Quique Álvarez, who is already managing the long-term injury of Javi Boñar. Álvarez’s current defensive options for the central axis include Francés, Mumin, David López, and Mauro Furtado, with Mateu Morey remaining as the sole available right-back.
Forward Vanat Called Up to Ukraine Squad
Girona’s personnel concerns extend to the attacking line following a late change to the Ukraine national team roster. Forward Vanat, who was initially included on the reserve list, has been called up to the official squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures following an injury to Zubkov.
The club confirmed that Vanat will join the international setup alongside Mykola Shaparenko. This development contradicts earlier reports which suggested the forward would remain with the club during the international break.
Remaining Match Implications
Girona has not provided a further update on potential tactical adjustments to compensate for the absences of Zamorano and the recently called-up Vanat.
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