Lopetegui brings Iniesta and three other Barcelona players
Even though he is currently out injured he has been included in the squad
Iniesta is a doubt to face Sevilla on Saturday at Camp Nou
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has called up Andres Iniesta and three other Barcelona players - Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba - for the friendlies against Costa Rica (Malaga, Nov 11) and Russia (St Petersburg, Nov 14). Meanwhile Lazio playmaker Luis Alberto has also been included for his good form in Serie A.
Lopetegui explained in a press conference he will consider recalling Diego Costa after January when he is playing again with Atletico Madrid.
The squad is:
Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao).
Defenders: Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad), Marc Bartra (Borussia Dortmund), Alberto Moreno (Liverpool), Nacho (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Midfielders: Isco (Real Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Asier Illarramendi (Real Sociedad), David Silva (Manchester City), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Luis Alberto (Lazio), Suso (AC Milan)
Forwards: Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Jose Callejon (Napoli), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia), Alvaro Morata (Chelsea), Vitolo (Las Palmas).
