Lopetegui announces Spain’s squad list for World Cup

CAIRO – 21 May 2018: Julen Lopetegui, Spain’s national team head coach, has announced his team's final list for the World Cup, which will kick off next month in Russia.

The biggest surprise was the absence of Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, as well as his teammate Marcos Alonso and Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin.

It is worth mentioning that the Spanish team is in the second group in the World Cup, alongside Portugal, Morocco and Iran.

The squad list came as follows:

Goalkeepers:

• David de Gea (Manchester United)
• Pepe Reina (Napoli)
• Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao)

Defenders:

• Gerard Piqué (Barcelona)
• Jordi Alba (Barcelona)
• Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)
• Alvaro Odriozola (Real Soceidad)
• Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
• Monreal (Arsenal)
• Nacho (Real Madrid)
• Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)

Midfielders:

• Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)
• Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona)
• Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich)
• David Silva (Manchester City)
• Marco Asensio (Real Madrid)
• Isco (Real Madrid)
• Koke (Atlético Madrid)
• Saúl Ñíguez (Atletico Madrid)

Forwards:

• Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid)
• Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)
• Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia)
• Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid)

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