Will David Villa be fit again for Euro2012?

Spain and FC Barcelona striker David Villa is out for five to six months, which means the 30 year old all-time highest goal scorer for Spain could miss the 2012 European Championship in Poland and the Ukraine for the defending champions.

Villa fractured his shin bone in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal against Al Sadd from Qatar last week and the striker has said his aim would be to be back latest by May 29, 2012; the day of the final of the UEFA Champions League. If he achieves this then we could also play at Euro2012.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has been quiet about the issue so far. He has time on his side, but the media in Spain is already discussing possible replacements for David Villa, then FC Chelsea striker Fernando Torres remains off colour at his club.

The names mentioned are those of FC Valencia striker Roberto Soldado and FC Sevilla's Alvaro Negredo. Some are even calling for a comeback of former Real Madrid striker Raul Gonzalez, who is having a good season at German Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04.