There are few medical secrets for Spanish internationals. Sometimes it feels like the whole medical history of a player can be passed to the Spanish media for them to present a diagnosis and several page analysis of the situation.
This time, for David De Gea, it’s nothing too complicated, the Manchester United goalkeeper is feeling a little sick.
Or a lot sick.
Marca say De Gea is suffering from Gastroenteritis and hasn’t been able to train with the Spain squad. That’s opened the door for Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina, who could get a fortunate return to the team for the match against Colombia.
Perhaps it’s a message to De Gea. He lives in Manchester, is perfectly fine throughout the season, goes over to Spain and he’s quickly throwing up, he’s simply not used to that Spanish food any longer.
Maybe the ‘Madrid water’ just doesn’t agree with him.
As good a reason as any to ignore overtures from Real Madrid.
