Watch: Inter's Vrsaljko leaves the pitch with an injury
In fact, as claimed by Sportmediaset, an issue with Vrsaljko's left knee was the reason behind the substitution. The defender himself also asked for it to happen, not wanting to take any risks. Minutes later, Saul opened the scoring for Spain.
#SpagnaCroazia 0-0, 20': #Vrsaljko non ce la fa, problema al ginocchio sinistro. Gli subentra il napoletano #Rog
— SportMediaset.it (@Sport_Mediaset) 11 september 2018
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