Spain forward and new Liverpool signing Victor Munoz has suffered an injury setback that is set to keep him out of more of their World Cup campaign.Liverpool announced the signing of Munoz from Osasuna on Thursday, the Reds having swooped in late to sign the winger after paying his 40million (�34.5m) release clause. Munoz had reportedly agreed to sign for Newcastle United but instead elected to make the move to Anfield. Munoz missed Spains opening game, a 0-0 draw with debutants Cape Verde, due to a muscle injury.And he appears set to miss more group games, with the Royal SpanishFootballFederations (RFEF) medical team giving no indication as to a timeline for his return.A statement from the medical team said of Munoz: During the planned and individualised recovery process, an additional muscle injury has occurred that will delay his return to competition.His availability for the upcoming matches will depend on the evolution of his symptoms.Spain face Saudi Arabia in their second Group H game on Sunday. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Liverpool F.C. Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read United States v Australia: Confirmed line-ups as co-hosts face Socceroos in Group D Nicholas McGee 19th June, 2026 Tunisia v Japan: Preview, predicted line-ups and where to watch Nicholas McGee 19th June, 2026 Germany v Ivory Coast: Preview, predicted line-ups and where to watch Nicholas McGee 19th June, 2026 Brazil v Haiti: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Nicholas McGee 19th June, 2026 Scotland v Morocco: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Jon Fisher 19th June, 2026 USA v Australia: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and preview, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Ben Miller 19th June, 2026
