Real Madrid goal keeper Thibaut Courtois will not be involved in their weekend La Liga clash with Villarreal.
Los Blancos sign off for the October international break with a tie against the Yellow Submarine in the Spanish capital.
Courtois has not featured since the 1-1 derby draw at Atletico Madrid and he missed the midweek UEFA Champions League defeat at Lille.
Despite some positive updates from his recovery, Carlo Ancelotti has opted against a taking a possible risk, to allow his No.1 an extended chance to recover during the incoming international window.
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Andriy Lunin will continue to deputise in goal with Dani Ceballos named in a matchday squad for the first time in six weeks by Ancelotti following an ankle problem.
A clash with Villarreal is a battle between second and third in the La Liga table as the pair look to put pressure on leaders Barcelona before the latest international pause.
