Zabaleta speaks on absence

From SkySports.com:

"I am thankful for what the coach said about me that I should be called to the national team," he told Indirecto.

"Besides that this is my first season in England and that I have played many games. I understand his support and I am happy because of it. That means that he keeps on trusting in me.

"I am calm because I am working well at my team and there is still some time before Diego decides the list of players that will be going to the World Cup.