World Cup 2014: Alvaro Negredo and Jesus Navas dropped by Spain Manchester City pair Alvaro Negredo and Jesus Navas have been left out of Spain's 23-man World Cup squad, but Chelsea's Fernando Torres has been selected by manager Vicente Del Bosque.
Torres is one of six Premier League players in the squad, which includes Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.Sevilla's Alberto Moreno, Real Madrid's Daniel Carvajal, Fernando Llorente of Juventus and Ander Iturraspe of Athletic Bilbao have also been cut.Spain play Netherlands on 13 June. After opening with a repeat of the 2010 final against the Dutch,
world and double European champions Spain continue the defence of their crown against Australia and Chile in Group B.
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara had also been named in Vicente Del Bosque's 30-man provisional squad but withdrew after tearing a knee ligament.
Costa has been struggling with a hamstring injury suffered when Atletico won the league title at Barcelona, but has been given the chance to represent Spain in his native Brazil.
The 25-year-old was been born and raised in the South American country and made two friendly appearances for them last year before becoming a naturalised Spaniard.
Torres, 30, is also included despite making only 16 Premier League starts and scoring five goals this season.
The
Chelsea man will be joined in Brazil by team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta, Arsenal's Santi Cazorla, Manchester United's Juan Mata and David De Gea, while City will be represented by midfielder David Silva.Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli), David De Gea (Manchester United).
Defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Jordi Alba (Barcelona).
Midfielders: Xavi (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona),
Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich).
Forwards: David Silva (Manchester City), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Pedro (Barcelona), Juan Mata (Manchester United),
David Villa (Atletico Madrid).
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