Spain striker Diego Costa ruled out of games against Macedonia and England

10 November 2016 13:08

Chelsea striker Diego Costa will miss Spain's upcoming matches against Macedonia and England due to a thigh injury.

The 28-year-old was unable to take a full part in Spain training earlier this week and, after losing his battle for fitness, the Spanish Football Federation announced on Thursday that he had been replaced in the squad.

Taking Costa's place in Julen Lopetegui's 25-man group is former Liverpool striker Iago Aspas, who has scored seven goals in all competitions for Celta Vigo this season.

Source: PA