Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has been ruled out of action with a heart problem.
Carvajal's name was missing when Real revealed their 18-man squad to meet Espanyol in the Primera Liga at the Bernabeu on Sunday night.
"Following tests carried out on Dani Carvajal, he has been diagnosed with a viral pericardium infection," said a Real Madrid statement on their official website.
"His recovery will continue to be assessed."
Carvajal medical report.https://t.co/FzS5ZTVrq7
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) September 30, 2017
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According to reports in Spain, Carvajal could be out of action for up to six weeks.
The Spain right-back signed a two-year contract extension at Madrid this month, keeping him with the European champions until June 2022.
