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Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been overlooked as Spain national team coach Vicente Del Bosque announced a 23-man squad for Euro 2021 qualifiers vs Luxembourg and Ukraine.
La Roja have all but secured their place at the tournament finals considering that they are five points clear of third-placed Ukraine, and the victory in their next game would seal automatic qualifying berth.
Nevertheless, coach Vicente Del Bosque aims to take the final two qualifiers very seriously, as witnessed by the look of his latest squad.
The experienced tactician has opted to leave Diego Costa out of the side, citing his one-match suspension as the main reason.
Andres Iniesta, Koke and Vitolo are all out injured, but there have been recalls for Thiago Alcantara and Bruno Soriano.
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos keeps his place despite struggling through injury of late, whereas Celta Vigo hotshot Nolito has been rewarded for his stunning form in La Liga.
Spain squad:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David De Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla);
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Iñigo Martínez (Athletic), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea);
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Bruno (Villarreal), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Isco (Real Madrid), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Thiago (Bayern Munich), Juan Mata (Manchester United);
Forwards: Nolito (Celta Vigo), Pedro (Chelsea), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), David Silva (Manchester City) and Paco Alcacer (Valencia).
