Spain winger Nico Williams has slammed Uruguay's Nicolás de la Cruz after suffering a moderate right adductor injury during their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash, calling the challenge "completely unnecessary" and claiming it stemmed from "frustration." The injury leaves Williams' tournament hopes hanging by a thread, although he remains determined to recover and return to the pitch.
Spain winger Nico Williams has publicly criticised Uruguay midfielder Nicolás de la Cruz after suffering a muscle injury during their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash, describing the challenge that forced him off the pitch as "completely unnecessary."
The Spanish Football Federation confirmed that Williams sustained a moderate muscle injury to his right adductor following a heavy challenge in Spain's match against Uruguay in Guadalajara. The setback has cast serious doubt over the Athletic Club star's chances of featuring again in the tournament.
Breaking his silence on Instagram, the 23-year-old did not hold back in expressing his frustration, claiming De la Cruz's actions stemmed from "frustration, dissatisfaction, and sadness."
"Today is one of the worst days of my life. Yesterday I suffered a new injury after an incident in which a fellow professional acted out of frustration, dissatisfaction, and sadness," Williams wrote.
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