Isco and Saúl cut from Spain squad
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Real Madrid midfielder Isco and Atlético counterpart Saúl Ñíguez have been cut from Vicente del Bosque's final squad for Spain's title defence at UEFA EURO 2016.
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Spain squad for UEFA EURO 2016
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Porto), David de Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla).
Defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Mikel San José (Athletic Club), Juanfran (Atlético Madrid), Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal FC).
Midfielders: Bruno Soriano (Villarreal), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Koke (Atlético Madrid), Thiago Alcântara (Bayern), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City), Cesc Fábregas (Chelsea).
Forwards: Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Club), Nolito (Celta Vigo), Álvaro Morata (Juventus), Pedro Rodríguez (Chelsea FC), Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid).
Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man Spain squad for UEFA EURO 2016 includes ten of the players who helped La Roja to glory four years ago.
Dani Carvajal, named in the initial 25-man list, is not included due to an injury suffered during Saturday's UEFA Champions League final. Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerín, capped for the first time on Sunday, takes his place.
Isco and Saúl Ñíguez have also been omitted, with 35-year-old Athletic striker Aritz Aduriz making the final cut.
"We've tried to balance the squad and I think we are well covered with these 23 players," said Del Bosque. "There are other players who could have made it but every player on the list is there by merit."
Spain's Group D fixtures
13/06: Spain v Czech Republic (Toulouse)
17/06: Spain v Turkey (Nice)
21/06: Croatia v Spain (Bordeaux)
