Aragones defends picking Del Horno

SPAIN coach Luis Aragones has defended his decision to pick Chelsea left-back Asier Del Horno ahead of Getafe’s Mariano Pernia in his 27-man squad for the pre-World Cup get-together.

Aragones defends picking Del Horno

Getafe boss Bernd Schuster hit out, saying Del Horno’s only contribution this season “had been to kick Messi in the Champions League” while Pernia “has had a great season”.

But Aragones said: “I understand that Pernia’s absence may surprise many considering he is playing very well.

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