Del Bosque: I could not call up everyone

01-Feb-2013 10:15:00 PM

The Spain coach has said that he has too many talented players available to him to keep everyone happy after leaving out the likes of Michu for next week's friendly against Uruguay

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has claimed that he could not call up all the players that deserved to represent their country because of the wealth of talent available to him.

Despite hinting last week that he would use next week's friendly against Uruguay as a chance to experiment, only two uncapped players make the cut, Isco of Malaga and Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta, with Swansea star Michu missing out.

"With this squad, we are left with the bad taste of being able to call up someone who is deserving of a place in the squad. But those who are coming deserve a call-up," Del Bosque told reporters.

"With this being a friendly, it is true that we could have experimented more. But we have to take preparation seriously. We have a very serious opponent who are Copa America holders and were fourth in the World Cup.

“I recognise [Michu's] worth and his goals in the Premier League, but I could not find space this time. It’s the same with [Celta Vigo's] Iago Aspas.

“I am honest and do not hide anything. In the position that he plays, Michu is competing with five or six from our team.

"We have great quality of players in midfield. You only need look at the Under-21 list. Isco and Thiago are great players, but they are not the only ones."

Inside Goal.Com

Goal Special: I-League Team of the Season
Each of Goal's correspondents select their own XI, before eventually settling on a combined team, which represents the best of the lot from the 2012-13 season...
Champions League Final Tactical Analysis
Brendon Netto analyzes where the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich could be own or lost.
How Heynckes was always undermined
The veteran coach will step down from his position in charge of Die Roten after the Champions League final at Wembley. Goal reflects on how Heynckes was never given due credit....
Transfer Talk: Read all the gossips
The Goal.com Rumour Mill is your 24/7 source for all the latest rumblings in the global transfer market.
Who is the greatest CL striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel