Injury-plagued Fabregas, Torres included in Spain's preliminary World Cup squad
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Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres were picked up in Spain's preliminary squad for the World Cup on Monday although they are still under recovery from injuries.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque picked up the duo in his 30-man squad for South Africa World Cup. The squad will be reduced to a final 23 by June 1.
Del Bosque recently admitted he was concerned about the recovery of the duo, who have been key members of the Spanish team. However, shortly before Monday's squad announcement doctors said both were recovering well.
The squad also includes Sevilla winger Jesus Navas who earlier in his career ruled himself out of international football due to anxiety attacks.
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes made the list after a fine season for Barcelona.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have the most representatives. Barcelona has seven and is particularly dominant in midfield with the inclusion of Xavi Hernandez, Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta, another player recovering from injury.
The European champion plays Switzerland, Honduras and Chile in the World Cup group stage.
Following is the Spain squad:
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), David De Gea ( Atletico de Madrid), Diego Lopez (Villareal), Jose Manuel ``Pepe'' Reina (Liverpool), Victor Valdes (Barcelona).
Defenders: Raul Albiol (Real Madrid), Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Osasuna), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid).
Midfielders: Xabier Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets ( Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Javier Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), David Silva (Valencia), Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona).
Forwards: Santiago Cazorla (Villarreal), Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Juan Manuel Mata (Valencia), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Daniel Guiza (Fenerbache), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa ( Valencia).
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