Zidane announce 23 man squad to face Espanyol, Modric and Mendy are suspended but Casemiro is back

Real Madrid have announced their 23-man squad to visit Espanyol.

It's been gathered that coach Zinedine Zidane will be without defender Mendy and creative midfielder, Luka Modric.

Although,Casemiro returns after suspension and he is expected to play along side Kroos and Valverde.

Full squad squad

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Areola, Altube.

Defenders: Carvajal, Militao, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo, Gutierrez, Javi Hernandez.

Midfielders: Kroos, Isco, Fede Valverde and James Rodriguez, Casemiro.

Forwards: Hazard, Benzema, Bale, Asensio, Brahim Diaz, Mariano Diaz, Vinicius and Rodrygo.