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Costa leaves Spain squad due to injury

Diego Costa has returned to Chelsea after suffering an injury while on Spain duty, with Celta Vigo's Iago Aspas called up to replace him.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been replaced in the Spain squad by Iago Aspas after suffering an injury.

Costa was pictured taking part in the latest training session in Madrid on Thursday, despite having previously struggled with a groin problem that was expected to keep him out of the World Cup qualifier against Macedonia on Saturday.

Spain have since confirmed that the 28-year-old has been forced to return to London, though they have not revealed the nature of his injury.