FORMER Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has reportedly been axed from the Spain World Cup squad.
The 33-year-old two years ago – but he will not even play for the nation this summer.
Alvaro Morata has reportedly been axed from the Spain World Cup squad Credit: Getty
Morata captained Spain to Euro 2024 glory Credit: Getty
Spanish outlet Dario AS claims that was excluded from the 55-man preliminary squad this week.
His former team-mate also failed to make the cut.
The 55-man list will be reduced to 26 players ahead of the tournament, which kicks off next month.
Morata has not featured for the national team since September, when he managed just 17 minutes off the bench against Turkey.
The striker has spent this campaign on loan at – managed by icon – from and has made 28 appearances.
During that time, Morata has scored just one goal.
The former star missed just one game – the final – at due to injury but lifted the trophy after Spain clinched a 2-1 win over in Berlin.
He later admitted that he due to his mental health.
Morata is managed by Prem icon Cesc Fabregas at Como Credit: EPA
Morata revealed: “I had many horrible, self-destructive thoughts.”
But after speaking to the national team doctor he decided to play.
The Spaniard also received advice from ex-international team-mate .
Morata has been capped 87 times by Spain, with 37 goals to his name.
At club level, he has played for the likes of , , and Galatasaray.
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