Real Madrid's Federico Valverde Suffers Ankle Injury
Real Madrid announced that midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a severe trauma to his left ankle during the Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid. The injury occurred due to a heavy challenge from Atlético's Kang-in Lee in the first half.
Despite the injury, Valverde continued to play and completed the match. However, subsequent medical tests revealed the severity of the trauma.
An official statement from Real Madrid indicated that Valverde would undergo further examinations to ascertain the exact recovery timeline, which has not yet been confirmed. Reports suggest he could be sidelined for approximately two to three weeks, potentially affecting his participation in Uruguay's upcoming international fixtures.
This injury adds to Real Madrid's concerns following their 2-1 defeat at the Metropolitano, with manager José Mourinho criticizing the refereeing decisions surrounding the incident.
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