Five Barça players picked in Spain squad as Ansu Fati returns
Luis Enrique has recalled Ansu after almost a year out with a knee problem
Luis Enrique has included five Barcelona players in the Spain squad for this month's vital World Cup qualifiers for Qatar 2022.
Ansu Fati, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Eric Garcia and Gavi have all been called up for the matches against Sweden and Greece, with six points needed to top the group and avoid a playoff game. Ansu, 19, returns to the squad over a year on from his last call up after returning from a knee injury, while 17-year-old Gavi keeps his place after impressing in the UEFA Nations League in October.
Full Spain squad
Goalkeepers: De Gea, Unai Simón, Robert Sánchez
Defenders: Azpilicueta, Carvajal, Laporte, Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Íñigo Martínez, Jordi Alba and Gayá.
Midfielders: Busquets, Rodri, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Koke and Mikel Merino.
Forwards: Sarabia, Pino, Morata, Rodrigo, Pablo Fornals, Dani Olmo, Ansu Fati and Brahim.
