Fede Valverde will not take the field again in the upcoming match for Real Madrid; the player will be missing his second consecutive match due to the hamstring discomfort he has been suffering from for several weeks. The club has advised him to keep resting to avoid injury aggravation.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Valverde featured against Manchester City pretty much at his physical limit, exposing him to greater risk of a serious muscle injury. With that in mind, he is ruled out precautionarily from the next game to ensure full recovery before returning.
The Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is said to think through new midfield options, as Valverde’s unavailability might tilt the balance of the team. Although important for team commitments, the club thinks his full fitness is more significant this season.
The injury comes at a time when Real Madrid is heading into a punishing schedule of key matches in domestic and European competitions. His dynamism and versatility have been instrumental to the team, and the supporters hope that he will come back soon.
The recovery is yet uncertain, and availability for the next matches would depend upon the player’s progress in the coming days. Madridistas will be watchfully awaiting updates regarding Valverde’s situation as the team progresses with a busy schedule in multiple competition