Sergio Ramos has described Jordi Alba as one of the world's best full-backs as he continues to be overlooked by new Spain head coach Luis Enrique.
One surprising element of Enrique's tenure following his post-World Cup appointment is his treatment of left-back Alba, a player he worked with at Barcelona.
Alba is yet to be called up by the 48-year-old, despite previously being a key member of Spain's defence.
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The Barcelona defender has been an ever-present for his club this season and is still very much their first choice left-back option.
Despite this, Enrique has opted to look at other options since taking charge of his country, with Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso, Valencia’s Jose Gaya and Wolves’ Jonny Castro all chosen ahead of him for Spain’s latest international fixtures.