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Isco, Diego Costa Excluded from Luis Enrique's Spain Squad, Jaime Mata Called Up

Isco and Diego Costa are among the players to miss out on places in Luis Enrique's Spain squad to face Norway and Malta in the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Enrique announced his selection on Friday, which includes Alvaro Morata and Getafe striker Jaime Mata as attacking options:

Selección Española de Fútbol

u26a0 OFICIAL | Lista de convocados para los próximos partidos ante Noruega y Malta. ¡Comenzamos nuestro camino hacia la #EURO2020! #UnidosPorUnRETO https://t.co/32xVAzXwtk

ESPN's David Cartlidge was quick to note those absent from the squad, and some new faces:

David Cartlidge

Omissions from the squad include Isco, Koke, Saúl.