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Spain have suffered an early injury blow in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Germany.
Wonderkid midfielder Pedri was replaced by Dani Olmo after just eight minutes following a collision with Toni Kroos.
The Real Madrid midfielder went straight through the Barcelona man with a challenge, which despite winning the ball, was heavy enough for referee Anthony Taylor to award a free-kick.
Pedri stayed on the floor and needed medical attention before being helped back onto his feet and hoped to continue.
However, just four minutes after the challenge, the Spain manager decided to take Pedri off - raising concern over whether he will be fit to play in the rest of the tournament should they progress.
Pedri went off an injury shortly after a heavy collision with Germany's Toni Kroos
Pedri appeared to hold onto his knee in some discomfort after landing heavily on the floor
The 21-year-old midfielder appeared distraught as he limped off the pitch to be replaced
Pedri suffered with injuries over the recent domestic season with Barcelona, as a hamstring issue limited him to just 24 LaLiga appearances.
This time, the Spaniard appeared to land heavily on his shoulder, but it was his knee that he was seen holding onto in some discomfort as he was treated on the field.
He looked distraught as he came off the pitch, putting his head in both of his hands to cover his face.
Pedri had started three of Spain's four games before their clash with Germany, only being left as an used substitute in their victory over Albania - as they had already qualified for the knockout phase going into their final group stage game.
Spain went into the tournament without his Barcelona team-mate Gavi, who has been out since November after suffering a cruciate ligament tear.
Should the 21-year-old recover in time for any semi-final, Spain would meet the winner of France's clash with Portugal should they beat Germany.
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