David de Gea is not included in Luis Enrique’s squad for Spain’s trip to Qatar, as was to be expected.
De Gea participated in every minute of the 2018 World Cup, but because Enrique has chosen to utilize younger players, DeGea has found himself falling down the pecking order. Thiago of Liverpool and Sergio Ramos, who is currently playing for PSG, are not included in the 26 man squad.
Reds star Thiago also missed out, with the midfielder not featuring for his country since Euro 2020 last summer, despite excelling for Liverpool.
There were places for five Premier League stars in Cesar Azpilicueta, Aymeric Laporte and Rodri, while Brentford and Brighton goalkeepers David Raya and Robert Sanchez were also picked.
Real Madrid and Barcelona veterans Dani Carvajal and Jordi Alba respectively were preferred, while former Man City defender Eric Garcia was also in.
The midfield was a mix of experience and youth, with Sergio Busquets picked along with Koke, while Barcelona’s star youngsters Gavi and Pedri were in the final 26.
In attack, Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata was selected and is expected to lead the line, while another former City star in Ferran Torres was picked.
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Ansu Fati, the 20-year-old Barcelona star was chosen after question marks were raised over whether he would make Enrique’s final squad.
Spain World Cup Squad in full
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), Robert Sanchez (Brighton & Hove Albion), David Raya (Brentford FC).
Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea FC), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Eric Garcia (FC Barcelona), Hugo Guillamon (Valencia CF), Pau Torres (Villarreal CF), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Jordi Alba (FC Barcelona), Jose Gaya (Valencia CF).
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (FC Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Gavi (FC Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Paris St Germain), Marcos Llorente (Atletico de Madrid), Pedri Gonzalez (FC Barcelona), Koke Resurreccion (Atletico de Madrid).
Forwards: Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Yeremi Pino (Villarreal CF), Alvaro Morata (Atletico de Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Pablo Sarabia (Paris St Germain), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Ansu Fati (FC Barcelona)