Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - Real Valladolid v FC Barcelona - Estadio Jose Zorrilla, Valladolid, Spain - August 25, 2018 Barcelona's Jordi Alba reacts REUTERS/Sergio Perez
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Jordi Alba was surprised by his omission from the Spain squad by his former Barca coach Luis Enrique but said he has not sought an explanation for his exclusion.
Alba has played for Spain at four major international tournaments but on Friday was left out of new national team coach Luis Enrique's first squad list for the UEFA Nations League games against England and Croatia. Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke was another surprise absentee.
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