Soccer-Gil replaces Llorente in Spain squad

Gil, 20, joined Spurs this year in a deal reported to be around 25 million euros ($29 million) plus Erik Lamela. He was initially named in Luis De La Fuente's Under-21 squad, but will now join up with the seniors as they prepare to take on hosts Italy in Wednesday's Nations League semi-final.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Bryan Gil has been called up for Spain's Nations League finals campaign after Marcos Llorente withdrew due to injury. The versatile Atletico midfielder sustained a thigh problem in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Barcelona, the club said on Sunday.

Llorente becomes the second player ruled out of coach Luis Enrique's 23-man squad after Barcelona's Pedri picked up a similar injury and was replaced by Celta Vigo's Brais Mendez. Gil, 20, joined Spurs this year in a deal reported to be around 25 million euros ($29 million) plus Erik Lamela.

He was initially named in Luis De La Fuente's Under-21 squad, but will now join up with the seniors as they prepare to take on hosts Italy in Wednesday's Nations League semi-final. Belgium face France in the other semi, with the final and third-placed playoff taking place on Sunday. ($1 = 0.8625 euros)

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