Spain have been dealt an injury blow after star striker Alvaro Morata was taken off injured during Saturday's clash with Manchester City.
With 33 minutes gone on the clock, the front man began clutching his hamstring and signalling to the break.
After trying to run it off, Antonio Conte subbed him off for Brazilian midfielder Willian in a bid to make sure the prblem wasn't exacerbated.
Conte said after the match: "It's a muscular problem. I don't think it's serious because he stopped before it could become serious"
With the international break coming for the next fortnight, the injury has come at the best possible time for Chelsea, and worst for Spain.
Spain face Albania and Israel next week in the final round of World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Morata was named in the squad for the clashes but could now be withdrawn.
Morata, who joined the club this summer from Real Madrid in a deal worth £67million deal, has settled into life with the Blues quickly.
The 24-year-old has scored seven goals in his nine appearances for the club this season, including a hat-trick against Stoke last.
Source: The Mirror.
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