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10 days to go! Liverpool's Thiago, Chelsea's Kepa, David De Gea and Sergio Ramos left out of Spain World Cup squad which includes Ansu Fati, Pedri, and Gavi

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Spain's national soccer team coach Luis Enrique speaks during a press conference after announcing the squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup at the Spanish soccer federation headquarters in Las Rozas, just outside of Madrid, Spain, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Twenty-year-old forward Ansu Fati returned to Spain's squad on Friday following a two-year absence, joining coach Luis Enrique's young team for the World Cup.

Ansu has not played for Spain since making his fourth appearance as a teenager in October 2020 shortly after breaking the record for Spain's youngest scorer. His spectacular start for Spain and Barcelona was cut short by leg injuries and he has yet to establish himself as a starter with his club.

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