Carvajal out for two months

'Marca' report that the defender will be out of action for two months.

According to ‘Marca’ Real Madrid are expecting their right-back Dani Carvajal to be out of action until at least December, and they want to remain calm about the heart problem suffered by the player.

Madrid don’t want to rush Carvajal’s recovery, who has been out of action for a few days after it was recently discovered that he is suffering from pericarditis.

Carvajal is continuing treatment of the problem, staying totally rested, and although his period of the sidelines is not official, ‘Marca’ report that in Madrid they are expecting that they player will not feature for the next two months.

Even after his return, which is likely to be in December, the Spain international will have to undergo extra preparation to regain his match fitness.

Those at the Santiago Bernabeu don’t want the full-back to suffer any setback and prioritise his health over anything else. It is a complicated problem as, once recovered from the virus, a footballer would need to rest more than the average person before returning to work.

Therefore, the European champions are taking extra precautions in the recovery of the right-back, and they have consulted the best specialists to find the best diagnosis and the best solution.

Zidane loses one of his most influential players, both in defence and attack. Nacho would be the natural replacement, although the injuries in defence could present more first-team opportunities for youngster Achraf Hakimi.