Spain forward Diego Costa has withdrawn from the Spain squad stating person reasons, the Spanish Football Federation confirmed.
Costa has withdrawn from Spain’s squad for Uefa Nations League games.
Costa will miss the games against England and Croatia while Spain have already named a replacement. Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas will take the place of the Atletico Madrid striker. The forward helped Celta Vigo to beat 2-0 against Costa’s Atletico Madrid this week.
The Spanish Football Federation said in a statement on Tuesday that Costa was “on leave for personal reasons”.
Luis Enrique, who took over Spain after the World Cup has announced the squad last week. He had to make many changes in the side. Andres Iniesta, David Silva and Gerard Pique all announced retirement just after the World Cup.
However, he left out Jordi Alba, Atletico midfielder Koke and Pedro. The exclusion of Alba was expected by many as the relationship between Enrique and Alba has not gone too well in the past at Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Pau Lopez, Jose Gaya and Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos are all in contention for international debuts.
Spain will face England at Wembley in Group A4 of the new tournament on Saturday.
SQUAD:
Goalkepeers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Pau Lopez (Betis)
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Nacho (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Diego Llorente (Real Sociedad), Inigo Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), Jose Gaya (Valencia), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Marcos Alonso (Chelsea), Raul Albiol (Napoli)
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Rodri (Atletico Madrid), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich)
Forwards: Isco (Real Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia), Alvaro Morata (Chelsea), Suso (AC Milan)