No Raul, Krkic Or Albelda For Spain
Filed under: Bojan Krkic, Euro 2008, Raul, SpainLuis Aragones has left Real Madrid striker Raul off the roster for the upcoming 2008 European Championships despite scoring 18 La Liga goals this season, opting instead to take uncapped Zaragoza forward Sergio Garcia. Raul has not played for Spain since 2006 but still leads the country with 44 Goals in 102 International Matches.
Bojan Krkic was left out of the squad as well after informing Aragones that he was suffering from fatigue after he debut season with Barcelona.
David Albelda was not included due to his troubles with La Liga club Valencia.
Spain has friendlies set with Peru May 31st and the United States on June 4th.
They will face Russia on June 10th to start their Euros campaign, Sweden on the 14th and Greece the 18th to end the group phase.
Spain squad for European Championships:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool), Andres Palop (Sevilla).
Defenders: Raul Albiol (Valencia), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Juanito Gutierrez (Real Betis), Fernando Navarro (Mallorca), Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona), Alvaro Arbeloa (Liverpool).
Midfielders: Xavi Hernandez (FC Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (FC Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), David Silva (Valencia), Xabi Alonso (Liverpool), Ruben De La Red (Getafe), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal).
Forwards: Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia), Daniel Guiza (Mallorca), Sergio Garcia (Zaragoza)
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