David Villa chats with ESPN FC's Julie Stewart-Binks about NYCFC's draw at New York Red Bulls and his Spain call-up. (1:17)

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui wished David Villa a speedy recovery after the New York City FC striker suffered an injury while on international duty.

The 35-year-old was recalled to the Spain squad for the first time in three years after scoring 19 goals and setting up nine assists in 25 games during the current 2017 MLS campaign.

Villa came on as a late substitute in Saturday's 3-0 win over Italy but has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at Liechtenstein after picking up an adductor strain in training.

"We are very happy with the result against Italy, a direct rival that demanded excellence from us," Lopetegui told Onda Cero.

"The only sad news is Villa's injury. He was training so well in Sunday's session but unfortunately in the last play of practice, he felt something.