Villarreal forward Ayoze Pérez will be sidelined for Spain's final UEFA Nations League group stage match against Switzerland due to an injury.

Injury Halts Pérez's Stellar Form

The striker suffered a knock during Spain’s recent 2-1 victory over Denmark, a match in which Pérez delivered an outstanding performance with a goal and an assist. Given that Spain has already secured their place in the quarterfinals, the decision to rest Pérez is seen as a precautionary measure.

However, the timing couldn’t be more unfortunate for the 30-year-old, as the game is set to be played on his home island of Tenerife, where he was born and began his football journey.

A Rare Match on the Canary Islands

This clash marks Spain's first competitive fixture on the Canary Islands since 1996. Tenerife holds a special place in Spanish football, with another national team star, Pedri, also hailing from the island.