De Bosque names Spain's 30-man squad for the World Cup
At first glimpse, Spain, the reigning Football World Cup holders has the strongest 30 man squad for the Final tournament in Brazil. Vicente del Bosque has to ditch seven names from the list because hen can only take 23 to Rio.
The official announcement will be made on 25 May. Until then, Spain's coach has to decide over the roster. No surprises in the 30 man squad. The only two names who will not make it to the World Cup will be Alvaro Arbeloa and Isco. Arbelo is a two time European Cup winner and World Cup winner but missed to many games this season due to injuries, while Isco, Madrid's sensation is also out due to an injury.
Unlike in previous situations there are eight players in the 30 man squad coming from the Premier League. Most of the players in the squad in former campaigns came from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
This is Del Bosque's 30 man squad for the World Cup in Brazil:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), David De Gea (Manchester United) and Pepe Reina (Napoli)
Defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munchen), Juanfran (Atletico Madrido), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla)
Midfielders: Xavi (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Ander Iturraspe (Bilbao), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munchen), Juan Mata (Chelsea), David Silva (Manchester City), Jesus Navas (Manchester City)
Strikers: Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), David Villa (Atletico Madrid), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Fernando Llorente (Juventus)