Fermin Lopez risks missing the World Cup due to a serious injury.

The World Cup is just weeks away, but for Fermin Lopez, the biggest dream of his career is in danger of ending in a bitter way.

The Spanish national team has just suffered a major shock ahead of the World Cup as Fermin Lopez is at risk of missing out due to a serious injury to his right leg.

The latest medical test results have shifted the atmosphere at Las Rozas from worry to genuine alarm. Barcelona confirmed that the 23-year-old midfielder has fractured the fifth metatarsal bone and will require surgery in the near future.

This is not the kind of muscle injury that can recover quickly like the cases of Lamine Yamal or Nico Williams. Initial assessments suggest Fermin Lopez could be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks, a period long enough to cause him to miss the World Cup.

This news came as a major blow to coach Luis de la Fuente's plans. Although Fermin Lopez didn't play a particularly prominent role in the qualifying campaign, his explosive performances in the latter stages of the season helped him become one of Barcelona's most important players on their La Liga title-winning journey.

The Spanish midfielder scored 13 goals and provided 17 assists in all competitions. His abundant energy, wide range of movement, and versatility make Fermin Lopez a particularly important tactical asset in De la Fuente's plans.

According to Spanish media, the 1961-born strategist intends not to use Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Mikel Merino until the match against Uruguay. This means Fermin Lopez is almost certain to be a starter in the Spanish lineup in the early stages of the tournament.

The absence of the Barcelona midfielder has completely disrupted "La Roja's" personnel plans. With Barrenetxea definitely unavailable and Victor Muñoz awaiting further test results due to muscle strain after the match against Espanyol, De la Fuente has been forced to reconsider the final 26-player squad.

Alberto Moleiro is currently emerging as the most promising replacement. The Villarreal player possesses a playing style quite similar to Fermin Lopez, being able to play on both wings and in the center. In his first season with the "Yellow Submarine," Moleiro scored 10 goals and made a significant impact.

However, it's very difficult to fill the void left by Fermin Lopez at this moment. The Barcelona midfielder is having the best season of his career and is considered one of the biggest discoveries in Spanish football for the 2025/26 season.

The World Cup is just weeks away, but for Fermin Lopez, the biggest dream of his career is in danger of ending in a bitter way.

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