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." <strong>______________</strong> <strong>Read more</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/new-gareth-bale-injury-a-strain-nothing-important-but-a-concern-for-real-madrid-and-wales-nonetheless-1.662847">Bale injury 'a strain, nothing important' but a concern for Madrid and Wales</a></strong> <strong>______________</strong> 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.