La Liga News, Transfers, Match Reports & Updates – Football Espana
Former Real Sociedad, Athletic Club and Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has spoken about his absence from the Spanish national team, and his decision to drop out of the squad in March. The 34-year-old defender was included by Luis de la Fuente for their Nations League quarter-finals against the Netherlands, but dropped out due to pain in his knee, for which some criticised him.
The Basque centre-back was one of the leaders of the Barcelona defence last season, one that has been struggling without him. However Martinez told Cadena Cope that he was confident that Barcelona would be battling for the title until the final weeks of the season. He also said there was little need to panic…
