Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been left out of Spain’s final squad for Euro 2020, but Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte has been included after switching allegiance from France.
The Real Madrid captain has won 180 caps for his country and lifted the World Cup with them in 2010.
Ramos has also won the Euros twice with Spain, and won’t a chance to add a third crown this summer after manager Luis Enrique left him out of his squad following an injury-hit season.
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Enrique has named a 24-man group, despite Uefa allowing countries to pick 26, with not a single Real Madrid player representing Spain at a major tournament for the first time in history.
The Premier League have 10 players, including four from Manchester City with Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres and Rodri all making the cut.
Enrique explained his decision to omit Ramos from his plans after the squad announcement, telling reporters: “Ramos has not been able to compete this season, he has not been able to train with the group. I called him last night, it was difficult and hard.
“I clearly see that it’s a complicated decision. I recommended that he be selfish and that he regains his level to play in his club and in the national team.”
The Spain boss added on his conversation with the experienced centre-half: “We just talked about how he is physically.
“It was a very correct, polite and highly respectful conversation. It was not easy.
“My appreciation for him has always been clear. My staff is also behind that decision, of course.”
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FULL SPAIN EURO 2020 SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David de Gea (Manchester United), Robert Sanchez (Brighton)
Defenders: Pau Torres (Villarreal), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Diego Llorente (Leeds United), Eric Garcia (Manchester City), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Jose Gaya (Valencia) Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona) Rodri (Manchester City), Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool), Pedri (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Fabian Ruiz (Napoli).
Forwards: Gerard Moreno (Villarreal), Ferran Torres (Manchester City), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain), Adama Traore (Wolves).
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