Spain's Gerard Pique leaves training session early after knee injury scare

Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop react to the selections for the Ultimate World Cup XI, as chosen by the fans and ESPN FC experts. From the group stage to the final, find out who ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti has lifting the World Cup trophy in Russia. After Spain laboured to a narrow win over Tunisia, the FC crew fear La Roja don't have enough cutting edge to unlock opposing defences. Gerard Pique was unable to complete Spain's training session in Russia on Monday after feeling discomfort in his left knee, but teammate Rodrigo Moreno has told fans not to worry. Marca posted video footage of the moment that the Barcelona defender left the training pitch, but Rodrigo told a news conference: "Pique is fine. In principle, there is no problem whatsoever." After speaking to medical staff, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said Pique, who had a minor left knee injury in February,...

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