Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been left out of Spain s squad for their triple-header of September fixtures.
Thiago made four substitute appearances for Spain in their run to the semi-finals of the European Championship finals, but the 30-year-old – who has just nine minutes of Premier League action under his belt this term – has been overlooked for selection.
Pedri is another notable absentee from Luis Enrique s 24-man squad, though that was expected as the Barcelona midfielder has been given a rest following his participation at Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics.
Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Pau Torres, three other members of Spain s Olympic contingent, will also be given a breather over the first international break of the season.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at the club despite interest from Manchester United and Monaco.
Ronaldo has averaged a goal a game since arriving at the club in 2009 from United and was the driving force asMadrid broke the dominance of Barcelona by winning the La Liga title in 2011-12.
He has continued to be an influential figure within the side this term, but in September Ronaldo announced he was unhappy in the Spanish capital, and speculation began to mount that he may leave the club at the end of the season.
With manager Jose Mourinho departing for Chelsea following a trophy-less campaign, the future of Ronaldo has again come under the spotlight as some of Europe s big spenders reportedly line up hefty bids for the Portugal in…