2010 World Cup winner’s, Spain has released their 26 man World Cup squad and unbelievably, Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos and Chelsea shot stopper, Kepa Arrizabalaga failed to make the team.
Spanish national team coach, Luis Enrique has earlier dropped Manchester United shot stopper, David De Gea.
Sergio Ramos was hoping to make the team that would represent Spain in Qatar but unfortunately, his dream for a fifth World Cup tournament was cut short by Luis Enrique team selection.
“Everyone knows what playing for Spain means to me,” Ramos said last week, per Mirror
“I feel good, I’m available, but it’s a decision that doesn’t depend on me, it depends on the coach.
“I respect him a lot. I can only continue playing and waiting. I hope to have the opportunity to participate in a new World Cup.”
The former Barcelona coach picked a more younger team and had a preference of Athletic Bilbao’s Unai Simon, Brighton’s Robert Sanchez and Brentford’s David Raya ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea goalkeepers who are believed to be Spain’s biggest keepers across Europe.
Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara was also omitted from the 26 man squad. PSG’s Carlos Soler, Atletico Madrid’s Koke were selected.
Barcelona midfield duo, Pedri and Gavi would both be playing in their first ever World Cup competition and are believed to be the team’s best choice for the midfield position as Ansu Fati also makes the cut.
Chelsea’s captain, Cesar Azpilicueta is one of the surprised player to make the team. The defender only got called to Spain’s national team for the first time in the past year.
Here is a full list of Spain’s World Cup squad.
GOALKEEPERS: Unai Simón, Robert Sánchez, David Raya
DEFENDERS: Dani Carvajal, César Azpilicueta, Eric García, Hugo Guillamón, Pau Torres, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, Jose Gayá
MIDFIELDERS: Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente, Pedri, Koke
FORWARDS: Ferran Torres, Pablo Sarabia, Yeremy Pino, Alvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Nico Williams, Ansu Fati, Dani Olmo