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Real Madrid coach Zidane drops Vinicius Jr for Real Valladolid trip

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has left Vinicius Junior out of his squad for the match at Real Valladolid on Sunday night.

The Frenchman has decided to leave the Brazilian winger out of his 19-man squad that will travel to the Estadio Jose Zorrilla.

In addition to Vinicius, Zidane has also decided to leave out Brahim Diaz, Los Blancos' Copa del Rey hero in midweek, and Mariano Diaz.

There are three injured players unavailable - Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard - while Dani Carvajal is out through suspension.

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