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Federico Valverde has consistently shown his significance as a valuable asset to Real Madrid throughout the first stages of the current season.
The midfielder has participated in all five initial matches of the season, including a significant goal scored against Real Sociedad during the most recent weekend.
Nevertheless, it has come to light that Valverde has been participating in matches for Real Madrid despite being afflicted by a hand ailment in recent weeks.
Valverde acknowledges the presence of a hand injury.
Valverde’s unexpected participation as a replacement, sporting a bandage on his right hand, during the last encounter against Getafe elicited amazement among spectators.
Presently, after a span of over fourteen days, the prominent athlete from Real Madrid has acknowledged that he has been contending with a hand ailment over the course of the preceding month.
During a training session, I incurred a fracture as a result of engaging in a duel. While attempting to get the assistance of another team member, my hand inadvertently became entangled. Valverde expressed his ability to participate while experiencing discomfort, emphasizing the significance of his contribution, as reported by Mundo Deportivo after to the Real Sociedad match.
Can Real Madrid rely on Valverde in the next weeks?
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Given Valverde’s hand injury, one may anticipate Carlo Ancelotti to rest him in the coming weeks, particularly given the variety of choices he has in midfield.
However, as things currently, Valverde is doing well. Despite the fact that the midfielder is still in agony in his right hand, he continues to play.
As a result, the Uruguayan international might continue to play for Real Madrid in the next weeks.
However, it would not be surprising to see him take a break when Real Madrid opens off their Champions League campaign this week.
The European giants will play Union Berlin, and German international Robin Gosens is already looking forward to the match.