David de Gea is a big absence from Spain’s 55 pre-qualified teams for the World Cup in Qatar starting next month. The 31-year-old Manchester United goalkeeper is prominent among Luis Enrique’s favorites despite Roja’s last appearance in 2020. Sporting) and Grimaldo (Benfica) are not included, unlike Abel Ruiz (Sp. Braga).
According to the newspaper Marca, Barcelona is the most represented team in the pre-selected list sent to FIFA, with the presence of Eric Garcia, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Marcos Alonso, Gavi, Pedri, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres. . Only Carvajal and Asensio are listed in Real Madrid. Nacho, for example, does not appear in Luis Enrique’s accounts.
Spain will start their performance in Qatar against Chile on November 23rd. The final list of players will be announced on November 11th.