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Barcelona defender Jordi Alba discusses being left out of Luis Enrique’s Spain squad

Jordi Alba has discussed Luis Enrique’s decision to leave him out of the Spain squad for September games against England and Croatia.

The full-back was in superb form for Barcelona on Sunday, as he grabbed a goal and two assists in the 8-2 win over Huesca.

“I would like to be in the Spain squad but it’s up to the coach and I have to respect the decision,” he said.

“I didn’t expect to be dropped, but I didn’t expect to go to the European Championships in 2012, either, when I was with Valencia.