The Spanish football federation are waiting to hear from FIFA if they can bring Getafe’s Mariano Pernia into their World Cup squad in place of injured Chelsea left-back Asier del Horno.

CHELSEA have been criticised for supplying Spain with “vague” information about full-back Asier del Horno’s fitness.

Raul appears to be losing his battle to be fit enough to start Spain's World Cup quarter-final against South Korea on Saturday.

Raul may miss Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Italy or South Korea because of a groin strain.