FIFA World Cup 2022: No place for Sergio Ramos & Thiago in Spain's World Cup squad

Spain manager Luis Enrique announced his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar and there were quite a few big names missing from the roster.

Former World Cup winner Sergio Ramos & Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara were surprise exclusions for the marquee competition. Even Manchester United's David de Gea & Real Madrid's Nacho will not be travelling to the Middle East.

A few notable names like Sergio Busquets, Ansu Fati, Pedri Gonzalez and Dani Carvajal are all part of the 26-man shortlist.

The 2010 champions had a poor tournament last time around as they crashed out in the Round of 16 to hosts Russia and will be looking for a much-improved performance this time around.

Spain World Cup Squad:

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).

Spain are in Group E along with Germany, Japan and Costa Rica and they will begin their World Cup against Costa Rica on November 23.

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