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There is no Real Madrid player included in a Spain’s squad for the World for the first time ever.
Head coach Luis de la Fuente released his list on Monday.
Lamine Yamal makes the cut alongside Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury.
For Madrid, Dean Huijsen has been dropped and veteran Dani Carvajal also excluded after struggling through an injury-hit campaign.
Merino, a favourite of coach De la Fuente, appeared as a substitute for the Gunners against Crystal Palace on Sunday in their final Premier League match, for his first appearance since January after a foot fracture.
De La Fuente also called up defenders Eric Garcia and Marc Pubill after impressive seasons with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, respectively, deciding to leave out Huijsen and Atletico’s Robin Le Normand.
Yamal is a doubt for the first matches of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury with Barca, which has kept him out since late April.
The winger is one of eight Barca players in the squad, along with midfielders Gavi, Pedri, and goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
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