The trio of Chelsea players, Alvaro Morata, Cesc Fabregas and Marcos Alonso have been left out of Spain’s contingent to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Also left out of the squad by coach by Julen Lopetegui is Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.
Lopetegui said at a news conference on Monday that the 23 selected players are the best to do the 2010 world champions proud in Russia.
“We have decided that this team is who is going to help us the most.
“It is difficult, but these players will represent the dreams of our country,” he said.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao), David De Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli)
Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Nacho (Real Madrid), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Midfielders: Isco (Real Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid)
Forwards: Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Rodrigo (Valencia), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid)