La Liga: Valverde suffers grade 3 ankle sprain, Real Madrid and Uruguay lose key player
Injured during the Madrid derby, Federico Valverde has suffered a grade 3 sprain to his left ankle. Real Madrid has not provided a timeline for his absence, but Uruguay will be without him during the international break.
Federico Valverde has suffered a grade 3 sprain to his left ankle following Real Madrid’s 2-1 derby loss to Atlético. The diagnosis, confirmed on Tuesday, September 22, by the club, rules the Uruguayan midfielder out of the international window.
The injury occurred during a challenge from Kang-in Lee in the derby. Despite the impact, he completed the match before undergoing further examinations. The initial assessment from Real Madrid indicated a severe trauma; subsequent tests clarified the extent of the injury.
The medical statement did not specify a recovery timeline and only noted that his progress will be monitored. Reuters reports that Valverde is unlikely to join Uruguay for their upcoming international fixtures.
The incident that caused the injury was not penalized during the match, prompting José Mourinho to criticize the officiating afterward. Real Madrid has stated that Valverde is “awaiting further developments” and has not provided a return date.
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