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Luis de la Fuente says Spain win is ‘most bitter victory’ of his career after Gavi injury

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his team’s victory over Georgia was the “most bitter” of his career after seeing the win overshadowed by a serious injury to Gavi.

The Barcelona midfielder was forced off in the first half, with early reports suggesting his season could be over as he’s suffered a torn ACL.

De la Fuente spoke about the injury after the match and said the dressing room were devastated after the final whistle.

“It is the most bitter victory of my entire career and that of all of us who work with this group.