Sant Joan Despí (Spain), 5 Dec (EFE).- Barcelona defender Jordi Alba has been selected by Gerardo 'Tata' Martino for the first time in 82 days when he injured his hamstring in the league game against Sevilla.



Midfielder Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta have not been included because of injury while Gerard Piqué will stay in the Catalan capital for technical reasons.



The 17-man squad includes: Pinto, Oier, Montoya, Puyol, Mascherano, Bartra, Montoya, Adriano, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Song, Sergi Roberto, Cesc, Pedro, Neymar, Adama and Dongou.



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