Diego Costa was Spain’s starting striker at the World Cup Diego Costa has withdrawn from Spain’s squad for their UEFA Nations League matches against England and Croatia for “personal reasons”.
The Atletico Madrid forward has been replaced by former Liverpool forward Iago Aspas.
Spain face England at Wembley on Saturday – their first match under new boss Luis Enrique – and then host Croatia three days later.
Celta Vigo’s Aspas was one of seven Spanish internationals initially failing to make new boss Luis Enrique’s cut – alongside other big names like Arsenal’s Nacho Monreal, Barcelona’s Jordi Alba and Real Madrid’s Lucas Vázquez.
Spain face England at Wembley on Saturday and then host World Cup finalists Croatia three days later.