Lopetegui: There are a lot of players that deserve to be in the squad and they're not Football - Spain Coach spoke on 'El Transistor'

Ahead of the friendly against Germany, Spain coach Julen Lopetegui noted that there were players that deserved to be with the national team but who were not.

One such player is Chelsea's Alvaro Morata, who has had a torrid time since the turn of the year.

"There are a lot of players who deserve to join up with the national team and they are not here," Lopetegui said on the 'El Transistor' programme on Radio MARCA and Onda Cero.

"Alvaro has gone through an injury process and that is why he's not in this squad, but, he can finish the season phenomenally and give himself options to be in the World Cup squad.

"I called him to tell him that he was not going to come this time because it is our obligation to do so and we do it with many players."

Gerard Pique appears to have picked up a knock but the coach will wait and see how things develop.

"He's better and we're going to wait for Friday's training in Dusseldorf to see how he is for Friday's game," Lopetegui continued.

Looking further ahead to the World Cup, the coach hasn't closed the door for anyone.

"It may happen that a player who hasn't been with us until now is on the final list, but it's true that it's not usual," he noted.

"I'm not nervous because when the World Cup comes around, what I have is enthusiasm and responsibility.

"But we have to focus on continuing to grow as a team and take advantage of these two games against Germany and Argentina."