Why isn't Dani Lorenzo playing against Real Madrid?

Málaga Club de Fútbol

Málaga CF will head to the Santiago Bernabéu without Dani Lorenzo, one of the team's key references. The Marbella midfielder has not made the squad for the third matchday of LaLiga EA Sports after suffering a febrile illness. The absence is not linked to any physical problem of an injury nature.

In principle, this situation should not prevent Dani Lorenzo from being available again in the next matchday, when the Málaga side take on Levante. Juanfran Funes has made two changes to the team. Rafa Rodríguez will take Dani Lorenzo's place, while David Larrubia comes into the starting XI in place of Juan Cruz. The coach keeps the rest of the same core that faced Deportivo at La Rosaleda. As a result, Málaga will field a lineup at the Bernabéu very similar to that of the previous matchday, with the additions of Rafa Rodríguez and David Larrubia.

Dani Lorenzo's absence is a setback for the blanquiazul side in one of the most demanding venues of the season, although the reason is exclusively the febrile illness he is going through. The expectation is that he will recover normally and be available against Levante.