Jose Mourinho gets his wish as Chelsea star Diego Costa is left out of Spain squad

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Diego Costa has been left out of Spain's squad in a move which is sure to delight Jose Mourinho.

The Chelsea boss has slammed the national side's use of his star striker, who struggled with injury after the previous international break. 

'Diego has the hamstring (problem) because he played two matches in three days when he was not with us,' Mourinho said in October.

Diego Costa returned from international duty in October with a hamstring injury

Striker Diego Costa pictured playing for Spain (left) and for Premier League leaders Chelsea (right)

The Spain striker returned to Champions League action for Chelsea against Maribor on Wednesday

And when asked whether Costa's problems were now over, Mourinho added: 'But he still has (to play for) the national team in November.'

But Vincente del Bosque has now left the hitman out of his 23-man squad to face Belarus and Germany due to the ongoing row with Mourinho over his fitness. 

'We have reached the decision with doctors from Chelsea. He is taking a break because of discomfort in his pelvis,' the Spain manager said.

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque says he agreed with Chelsea doctors that Costa should rest

The 26-year old was also admitted to hospital last month after suffering from a virus

Flavour of the month at Real Madrid, Isco, comes into the squad, as does Celta Vigo forward Nolito and Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho.

There is still no place in the side for Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata or his City rival Jesus Navas, while Andres Iniesta, David Silva and Dani Carvajal are all ruled out through injury.