By Daily Sports on May 17, 2016
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been left out of Spain’s provisional squad for Euro 2016.
Vicente del Bosque has also overlooked Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and Atletico Madrid’s former Liverpool and Chelsea forward Fernando Torres.
Holders Spain are in Group D, along with Croatia, Czech Republic and Turkey as they chase a third successive European Championship title.
Costa has scored one goal in 10 appearances for Spain.
The 27-year-old missed Chelsea’s last two games of the season due to a persistent hamstring injury.
Bayern Munich defender Javi Martinez and Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla are other notable omissions, while coach Del Bosque has included Athletic Bilbao’s 35-year-old striker Aritz Aduriz.
There were also call-ups for uncapped pair Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez.
The Premier League-based players are: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, Chelsea trio Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta and Cesc Fabregas and Manchester City playmaker David Silva.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David De Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla)
Defenders: Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra (all Barcelona), Sergio Ramos, Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid)
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta (both Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao), Koke, Saul Niguez (both Atletico Madrid), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Isco (Real Madrid), Bruno Soriano (Villarreal)
Forwards: Pedro Rodriguez (Chelsea), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Bilbao), Nolito (Celta Vigo), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid)
•Sourced from BBC. Photo shows, L-R; Diego Costa, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata.
Source Daily Sports
Posted May 17, 2016
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