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Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has said that there is no issue with the fitness of the Uruguayan star player Federico Valverde, despite the fact that Valverde had a knock during Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory against Athletic Club.
One thing that should be brought to your attention is that Valverde was taken out of the game at the conclusion of the match because of what seemed to be an injury.
During the almost eighty minutes that he had been on the field, Madrid had taken a 2-0 lead courtesy to a double scored by Rodrygo. He had been there for the whole of the game. During the time that Valverde went to the ground after being hit by the ball, cameras filmed the scene, which caused alarm.
His teammates eventually rallied around him, and Ancelotti did not waste any time in replacing him since he was hesitant to take any chances with a guy who was so important to the squad. In point of fact, it is stated that Valverde was the one who requested the switch, with the expectation that it was only due to exhaustion rather than a potential health issue.
Valverde was allowed to leave the field on his own, despite the concerns that were being expressed. He was greeted with a standing ovation from the fans, who cheered him in both support and appreciation for his player.
There is nothing to worry about
It is interesting to note that the Uruguayan player does not have a significant issue, and the manager has confirmed that he has sufficient time to recuperate since there are nine days between now and the forthcoming match against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League.
“Valverde has received a knock, but it is not an issue at this time. According to what Ancelotti stated during the press conference that took place after the match, “We have nine days left, and everyone will have the opportunity to recover.”
Although he did not play with the same level of enthusiasm that he normally does, it is tough to play at such a fast speed following the international break.
The fact that we have a week to get ready for the game is beneficial to us. The players who have returned after playing for their national teams are able to take a break from their duties. Following that, we will have a rather short amount of time to get ready for the quarterfinal match against Manchester City,” he said.
Over the course of this season, Valverde has been an indispensable member of Ancelotti’s team. In spite of the fact that the squad has been forced to make adjustments as a result of injuries, the Uruguayan has maintained his presence in the middle of the field.
The consistency that Valverde has provided has been essential in light of the fact that players such as Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and others have been sidelined at various moments.
