Barcelona — Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has named his 23-man World Cup squad, which has a rich blend of youth and experience, as well as some high-profile absentees. Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata was left out after a disappointing season in England, as was his teammate Marcos Alonso, with Arsenal’s Nacho Monreal picked as back-up for left back Jordi Alba. Lopetegui selected Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa, Celta Vigo’s Iago Aspas and Valencia’s Rodrigo Moreno as his three strikers. Costa, who had a disappointing tournament in Brazil in 2014 as Spain were knocked out at the group stage, has scored seven goals in 18 internationals. Versatile Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto was also omitted, while veteran playmaker Andres Iniesta heads to his fourth World Cup with captain Sergio Ramos. Isco, Marco Asensio, Nacho Fernandez, Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez are going to the tournament for the first time with their Real Madrid teammate Ramos. Only four Barcelona players are in the Spain s...
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