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Del Bosque recalls Mata for World Cup qualifiers

Published: 05 Oct 2013 - 12:58 am | Last Updated: 31 Jan 2022 - 09:56 am

MADRID: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has recalled Chelsea’s attacking midfielder Juan Mata for the holders’ final two World Cup 2014 Group I qualifiers at home to Belarus and Georgia.

Spain squad:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Pepe Reina (Napoli)

Defenders: Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla)

Midfielders: Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Isco (Real Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Xavi (Barcelona), Mario Suarez (Atletico Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Juan Mata (Chelsea), David Silva (Manchester City)

Forwards: Jesus Navas (Manchester City), Alvaro Negredo (Manchester City), Pedro (Barcelona), David Villa (Atletico Madrid).          REUTERS