De Gea, Ramos, Alcantara ignored as Spain name World Cup squad
Spain manager Luis Enrique has named his 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with David De Gea, Sergio Ramos and Thiago Alcantara notable names missing on the list.
All three players boost of experience and have been a significant part of the Spanish national team over the last decade but Luis Enrique has other options in a youth.
GOALKEPEERS
Athletico Bilbao shot-stopper Unai Simmons is favoured to start as Spain’s first choice goalkepeer at the World Cup but will face competition from Roberto Sanchez (Brighton) and David Raya (Brentford).
DEFENCE
Cesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea |
Hugo Guillamon | Valencia |
Pau Torres | Villarreal |
Eric Garcia | Barcelona |
Jose Gaya | Valencia |
Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid |
Jordi Alba | Barcelona |
Aymeric Laporte | Manchester City
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MIDFIELDERS
Sergio Busquets | Barcelona |
Marcos Llorente | Atletico Madrid |
Pedri | Barcelona |
Rodri | Manchester City |
Koke | Atletico Madrid |
Gavi | Barcelona |
Carlos Soler | PSG
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FORWARDS
Alvaro Morata | Atletico Madrid |
Yeremy Pino | Villarreal |
Ferran Torres | Barcelona |
Marco Asensio | Real Madrid |
Pablo Sarabia | PSG |
Dani Olmo | RB Leipzig |
Nico Williams | Athletic Bilbao |
Ansu Fati | Barcelona
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Spain will play in Group E at the 2022 World Cup against Germany, Japan and Costa Rica.
2010 FIFA World Cup Champions Spain will be making their 12th FIFA World Cup appearance when the tournament gets underway In Qatar on November 20.