adminMADRID. — Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque has left Chelsea striker Diego Costa, Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and Arsenal star Santi Cazorla out of his preliminary 25-man squad for this summer’s European Championships.
The Chelsea striker struggled for form in the first half of the season as the Blues endured a torrid start to the campaign, but he ended the season with 16 goals in all competitions, leading to hope that he may be included in his country’s selection for the tournament in France.
However, Del Bosque has overlooked the 27-year-old, instead selecting Alvaro Morata, Aritz Aduriz and Nolito as his striking options.
Fernando Torres, who has enjoyed something of a career renaissance at Atletico Madrid, also misses out on the squad, along with a number of English Premier League stars.
Arsenal midfielder Cazorla is another notable absentee.
Spain’s provisional squad
I. Casillas, D. de Gea, S. Rico, S. Ramos, G. Pique, D. Carvajal, J. Alba, M. Bartra, C. Azpilicueta, M. San Jose Juanfran, Bruno, S. Busquets, Koke, Thiago, A. Iniesta, Isco, D. Silva, Pedro, C. Fabregas, S. Niguez, A. Aduriz, Nolito, A. Morata, L. Vazquez.
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