Ipswich Town midfielder Marcelino Núñez has withdrawn from the Chile squad for personal reasons, with no indication that his departure is related to an injury.
The 26-year-old had been recalled by interim manager Nicolás Córdova after previously being left out of the national-team squad in March.
Núñez started Chile’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Canada last weekend before remaining on the bench for the subsequent loss against the United States.
He will now play no further part in the international break after the Chilean Football Association confirmed his release from the squad.
“The national team Management reports that player Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich Town) has been released from the squad for personal reasons,” an official statement said.
No further explanation has been provided regarding those personal reasons.
No injury concern reported for Ipswich
For Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil, the important detail is that Núñez’s withdrawal has not been attributed to a fitness problem.
Neither Chile’s official statement nor the other reporting cited provides any suggestion that the midfielder is injured.
That means there is currently no reported medical reason to doubt Núñez’s availability when Ipswich return to action against Fulham on October 10.
However, because his withdrawal was for unspecified personal reasons, his availability should not be treated as definitively confirmed until there is a further update from the player or club.
Núñez back in Chile picture after Ipswich move
Núñez originally moved to England when Norwich City signed him from Universidad Católica in 2022.
After three years at Carrow Road, he crossed the rivalry to join Ipswich and subsequently regained his place in the Chile squad.
The midfielder also enjoyed a productive debut campaign with the Tractor Boys, contributing three goals and nine assists as Ipswich secured promotion to the Premier League.
His return to the Chile setup appeared to be another positive development following his move, but this international window has now ended early for personal reasons.
For Ipswich, there is no reported injury setback to manage. The next update will instead be whether Núñez returns to club duties as expected ahead of the Fulham fixture.
Key Points
- Marcelino Núñez has been released from Chile’s squad for the remainder of the international break.
- Chile officially stated that the Ipswich midfielder withdrew for personal reasons.
- There is no reported injury or fitness problem behind his withdrawal.
- No further details have been disclosed about the personal circumstances involved.
- Núñez’s availability against Fulham on October 10 has not been officially confirmed, but there is currently no reported medical reason to expect him to miss the game.
What’s Next
Núñez is expected to return to Ipswich following his release from international duty, although the nature of the personal reasons behind his withdrawal remains private.
The key point for Ipswich is that Chile have not reported an injury. Unless further information emerges, Gary O’Neil therefore appears to have avoided a new fitness concern ahead of the Premier League meeting with Fulham on October 10.
Ipswich may provide a clearer indication of Núñez’s availability once the squad reconvenes after the international break.
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