Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal ruled out with heart problem

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Dani Carvajal says he would love to captain Real Madrid one day after inking a two-year contract extension on Monday.

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Dani Carvajal has been ruled out of action with a heart problem, with reports in Spain suggesting the Real Madrid defender could be out of action for up to six weeks.

Carvajal will not be in the Madrid squad to take on Espanyol at the Bernabeu on Sunday, with a club statement saying he "has been diagnosed with a viral pericardium infection."

The statement said the full-back's "recovery will continue to be assessed."

He has previously played every minute for Zinedine Zidane's side in La Liga this season.

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Earlier this month, Carvajal signed a two-year contract extension and said he would be "delighted" to be Real Madrid captain in the future.

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The 25-year-old said: "I'm very grateful to the club. I've been fortunate to win every title with Real Madrid, and I'm looking forward to winning them again.

"I would like that. the day that I leave, everyone knows that I have given everything for this club and that they are proud."

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