Spain's Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis
"She is a very important player for us. We'll wait for her as long as we can."Bonmati has scored 30 goals in 78 games for Spain and was a key member of the squad which won the 2023 World Cup and the Nations League last year.Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and can be serious if not treated quickly.According to the NHS,, external viral meningitis is less serious than the rarer bacterial meningitis. It tends to get better on its own within seven to 10 days and can often be treated at home.
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