Samu Aghehowa, a forward who has enjoyed an outstanding season with 20 goals in 32 matches for Porto, will miss crucial upcoming matches for Spain, including the Finalissima against Argentina on March 27 in Qatar and the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury. He ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a match against Sporting de Lisboa, which will require surgical intervention and several months of rehabilitation.

The injury comes at a particularly unfortunate time for Aghehowa, who had established himself as one of the top-performing forwards. In a statement following the injury, he expressed his devastation, stating, "Yesterday was the most unfortunate day of my career. I suffered a serious injury, and it is hard for me to come to terms with not being able to help the team as I would like, fighting on the field."

Aghehowa's absence will certainly impact the Spanish national team as they prepare for the prestigious Finalissima, which further complicates their strategy and performance expectations going into the World Cup. His powerful gameplay, aerial ability, and skill in scoring made him a key player for Spain, and his injury leaves a significant gap that coach De la Fuente will need to address while rallying the rest of the players ahead of these critical matches.