Hockey World Cup 2018: Spain captain Miguel Delas ruled out of the tournament

Spain suffered a blow as its captain and key midfielder Miguel Delas was ruled out for the rest of the Hockey World Cup 2018 with injury.

The 34-year-old Miguel Delas hurt his shoulder in his team’s 4-3 Pool A defeat against Olympic champion Argentina on Thursday .

Spain was hit hard just one game into the World Cup with its captain and key midfielder Miguel Delas ruled out for the rest of the World Cup with injury.

The 34-year-old hurt his shoulder in his team’s 4-3 Pool A defeat against Olympic champion Argentina on Thursday and underwent tests to gauge the extent of the injury that ruled him unable to continue in the competition.

Spain has included 24-year old Ricardo Sanchez as Delas' replacement with FIH approval but the youngster, with 51 caps, would have big shoes to fill. Sanchez would be joining the squad soon.