Spain star playing through pain barrier at Euro 2024 – set for post-tournament surgery

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon he is currently playing through the pain barrier to compete at Euro 2024. The number one of the Athletic Club has also closed the starting place for Spain, but he will have surgery after the tournament.

Simon, 27, has a wrist injury that has left him in permanent pain, he said Relief. The goalkeeper will undergo a minor operation after the tournament, having agreed with Spain goalkeeper coach Miguel Angel Portugal that he can play without it having an impact on his performance. It's a problem he's been dealing with for some time, but he's kept at it Spain informed, knowing that he would do everything possible to be at the Euro.

The Basque striker proved he didn't have too much of an impact against Croatia, keeping five shots on target and stopping a Bruno Petkovic penalty. Simon was highly regarded by Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente, Spain's last two managers. He is said to be one of the leaders in the dressing room.