5 Premier League players who may not make Spain's World Cup squad

#3 Marcos Alonso (Chelsea)

One of the better Spaniards in the Premier League this season, Alonso's chances are slim

It seems unfair to say a player who has been a crucial part of the Blues squad since he joined last season may not make the Spanish squad to the World Cup but unless the manager has specific plans to play in a system that would suit the left-sided Chelsea player, Alonso may have to make do with cheering from his sofa when Russia 2018 comes around.

While he has been a success for Antonio Conte's side since his £24m move from Fiorentina last season, his lack of pace and ability to stretch the game may hinder his effectiveness for a La Roja side that usually relies on the fullbacks to provide the width and bodies on the flanks for the creative midfielders to find.

Furthermore, while Alonso has thrived in a wingback role as he usually has Azpilicueta to cover for him behind at Stamford Bridge, Lopetegui plays with a back four which means the 27-year-old struggle against speedy wingers like Portugal's Gelson Martins at the World Cup (the Iberian neighbours are both in Group B at the Mundial)

Barcelona's Jordi Alba has the first team spot locked down but behind him, there are quite a number of younger, faster left-full backs knocking at the door like José Luis Gayà (Valencia) or Aarón Martín (Espanyol).

The Chelsea man only made his debut against Argentina in a recent friendly (the third Alonso to play for La Roja after his grandfather and father) so it is difficult at the moment to see how he will make the squad.