The experienced midfielder is not fully match fit and has been left out of the squad as La Roja resume match action for the first time since their successful Euro 2012 campaign
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has announced his 19-man squad for the upcoming international friendly against Puerto Rico on August 14.The reigning European and world champions will be without Barcelona playmaker Xavi due to physical problems, while players such as Jordi Alba, Javi Martinez and Juan Mata have been left out following their participation at the London Olympics.
Malaga defender Ignacio Monreal makes his return to the national team after missing out on Euro 2012.
Pepe Reina, Santi Cazorla, David Silva and Fernando Torres are the only four players who ply their trade outside of La Liga included in Del Bosque's squad.
Full squad:
| Name | Club |
| Goalkeepers: | |
| Iker Casillas | Real Madrid |
| Pepe Reina | Liverpool |
| Victor Valdes |
Barcelona |
| Defenders: | |
| Raul Albiol | Real Madrid |
| Alvaro Arbeloa | Real Madrid |
| Ignacio Monreal | Malaga |
| Gerard Pique | Barcelona |
| Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid |
| Juanfran Torres | Atletico Madrid |
| Midfielders: | |
| Xabi Alonso | Real Madrid |
| Sergio Busquets | Barcelona |
| Santi Cazorla | Arsenal |
| Cesc Fabregas | Barcelona |
| Andres Iniesta | Barcelona |
| David Silva | Manchester City |
| Attackers | |
| Pedro | Barcelona |
| Jesus Navas |
Sevilla |
| Fernando Torres | Chelsea |
| Fernando Llorente | Athletic Bilbao |
