Cesar Azpilicueta back in training for Spain, meaning Luis Enrique has a full squad for Morocco

César Azpilicueta is back in training for Spain, which means they have a full squad available for their round of 16 match with Morocco.

The Chelsea captain spent some time away from the main group after a minor calf injury recurred, and there was some concern that he would miss Tuesday’s game.

But the 33-year-old defender joined Luis Enrique’s team at his base at Qatar University, according to Mundo Deportivo. It was his only injury concern before his first knockout game in Qatar.

César Azpilicueta returned to training with Spain and returned Luis Enrique’s squad to the maximum

Goalkeeper David Raya and Azpilicueta were seen on stationary bikes instead of taking part in full training the day before, although both will be available for selection against their North African neighbors.

Morocco stands in the way of Spain to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The match at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan will decide who will advance to face Portugal or Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

Goalkeeper David Raya (L) and Azpilicueta used stationary bikes in training on Sunday.

During Monday’s training session, they worked out the technical aspects of how they would line up to stop Morocco, who surprised many by topping a group that included 2018 runners-up Croatia and third-placed Belgium.

Enrique is likely to try to secure Spain’s defense after conceding twice in the second half of their final group game against Japan, which saw them qualify as runners-up in Group E.

Aymeric Laporte and Jordi Alba are in line for starting roles, while Dani Carvajal could start in Azpilicueta’s place, despite struggling with his own calf issue.

Aziplicueta could play in an assured Spanish defense after conceding two goals against Japan