An incident during post-match celebrations resulted in Morata twisting his knee after a collision with a fan.
Here’s everything we know about the incident and whether the Spanish captain will play in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday.
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What happened to Álvaro Morata in the Spain x France Euro 2024 match?
In the Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France, Álvaro Morata played a crucial role in Spain’s 2-1 victory, which secured their place in the final.
However, an incident occurred during the post-match celebrations when a fan ran onto the pitch to join the Spanish team’s celebration.
A security guard tried to catch the pitch invader, slipped and approached Morata from the side.
The fall caused Morata to fall to the ground and twist his knee.
He was then seen limping out of the field in pain.
As a precaution, Morata underwent a medical check-up to ensure he did not suffer any significant injuries due to the incident.
What did Spain coach Luis de la Fuente say about Morata’s injury?
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said of the injury after the game: “With Álvaro, we will wait until tomorrow.
“We don’t think it was anything.
“It was during the celebrations.
“We think he’s going to be fine.”
Morata has played every match for Spain so far in the competition and scored a goal for the team in their opening game against Croatia.
He was recently criticized by Spanish newspaper El Confidencial after Morata threatened to leave the team after Euro 2024.
The newspaper then stated that he would be a “disgrace” for Spain.
His wife Alice Campello took him down on Instagram saying: “I hate playing the victim and causing more controversy, but this doesn’t feel normal, I’m sorry.
“The only thing I consider to be of poor quality is being a journalist, having studied for it and writing a headline like this when Spain is one day away from playing in the semi-final.
“We should think before we speak about how we would feel about what we are doing.
“I repeat: everyone is free to say what they think, but without offending.
“It’s all a matter of taste, but we must respect it if we want respect.”
Will Álvaro Morata play in the Euro 2024 final?
Alvaro Morata’s participation in the Euro 2024 final remains uncertain due to the injury suffered in the semi-final against France.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed optimism, saying that Morata is being monitored and recovering.
However, the final decision on his fitness will likely be made closer to game day to ensure he is fully ready to play if selected.
Spain will face the Netherlands or England on Sunday 14 July 2024 in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
They beat France 2-1 in the semi-final in Munich on 9 July 2024.
Lamine Yamal scored the equalizer and became the youngest player to score a goal in a Euro final.
He also broke the record for being the youngest player to participate in the Euros.
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