Official: One new absence as Real Madrid name squad to face Liverpool

The squad of players called upon by Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso for the club’s upcoming showdown with Liverpool has been unveiled online.

And it features one fresh absentee, in the form of Franco Mastantuono.

Youngster Mastantuono was for his part condemned to an incoming spell on the sidelines earlier today.

This came upon Real Madrid releasing a statement, confirming that the summer arrival at the club is dealing with a case of pubalgia.

Elsewhere, defensive trio Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, as expected, also remain absent.

Returning to the matchday setup after sitting out a one-game suspension against Valencia over the weekend, on the other hand, is Andriy Lunin.

Also called upon despite a minor injury scare on Saturday is midfield starlet Arda Güler.

Check out the Real Madrid squad bound for Anfield to take on Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday night below:

Conor Laird – GSFN