Federico Valverde was a key player for Real Madrid during their Champions League clash with Liverpool on Tuesday but suffered a minor injury, leaving his condition uncertain as the club has not yet issued an official update.
Initial Remarks on the Injury
After completing the full 90 minutes at Anfield, Valverde expressed concern regarding his physical state, saying he was unsure whether the problem was muscular or caused by a sudden movement. He even told the bench during the match that he might need to be substituted.
Anticipation of Medical Updates
Following the game on Tuesday, a medical update was expected on Wednesday or, at the latest, Thursday. This followed a similar situation earlier in the season when an injury report was provided for Aurelien Tchouameni after he withdrew from the France national team.
However, people inside the club say that Valverde’s competitive spirit is delaying any confirmation regarding his availability for the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
Current Situation and Future Outlook
According to medical assessments, the Uruguayan midfielder is expected to miss the next game due to muscular fatigue. Even so, his strong determination has led the coaching staff to postpone a final decision, as Valverde is eager to show that he is ready and committed to coach Xabi Alonso.
This season Valverde has missed only one match, a Champions League fixture earlier in the campaign.