Huge blow for Real Madrid: Valverde out two months with grade 3 sprain | OneFootball

Real Madrid received bad news about Federico Valverde. The club announced that the Uruguayan midfielder has suffered a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle, an injury that could keep him out for around two months.

The new medical report was published after tests carried out by Real Madrid’s Medical Services.

“Following the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by Real Madrid’s Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. Pending further evaluation,” the club reported.

Valverde to miss the FIFA international window with Uruguay

The injury is a major blow for Real Madrid and also for the Uruguay national team.

According to the initial estimate, Valverde could be out for at least two months, which means he would not be available for the next FIFA international window.

The midfielder had been considered part of the new project for the Uruguay national team under Diego Forlán, but he must now focus on his recovery.

The injury happened in the Madrid Derby

Valverde suffered the physical issue during the Madrid Derby against Atlético de Madrid.

The Uruguayan took a hard stomp from Kang-in Lee on his left ankle, an incident that sparked protests from the Real Madrid players, who even called for the red-and-white player to be sent off.

After the match, the initial diagnosis had been far less specific.

“Following the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by Real Madrid’s Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with severe trauma to his left ankle, suffered during this afternoon’s match.”

However, the club itself had warned that Valverde would need to undergo further tests to determine the exact extent of the injury more precisely.

The final report changes the outlook

Those tests ended up confirming a grade 3 sprain, significantly increasing the concern surrounding the player.

Valverde’s absence represents a major problem for Real Madrid because of the importance the Uruguayan has within the team and his ability to play in different areas of the pitch.

Now, the player will have to begin his recovery process, and his return will depend on how the injury progresses.

Madrid suffered another blow in the Derby

Valverde’s injury came on a difficult night for the team managed by José Mourinho.

Atlético de Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano. Alejandro Grimaldo gave the home side the lead from the penalty spot after a foul by Dean Huijsen on Giuliano Simeone.

Jonathan David doubled the advantage in the 59th minute, while Antonio Rüdiger pulled one back in the closing minutes after converting a cross from Bernardo Silva from a free kick.

The result, and now Valverde’s injury, leave Real Madrid with an additional problem right at the start of the season.

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