Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde caused a stir with his shocking comments after the Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The loss, which came in the dying moments of the match due to a set-piece goal, raised serious questions about the defensive performance and tactics employed by Xabi Alonso’s team.
In a cryptic post-match interview, Valverde suggested that the defeat was not a mere fluke, but the result of a significant tactical error. He expressed deep dissatisfaction with the way the team conceded the decisive goal, pointing to an inexcusable defensive lapse in the second half that allowed Liverpool to come back and secure a valuable victory at Anfield.
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“We lost three points because of a set piece that we should have defended better,” Valverde said, clearly alluding to the errors in defensive organization.
His substitution in the second half also sparked considerable discussion. When asked about the reason for his substitution, he responded: “I don’t know if it was because of something I did that affected me; we’ll see later.”
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Despite the defeat, Valverde stressed the importance of moving past the setback: “It’s a tough blow, but we have to move on, just like we did after the loss to Atlético Madrid.”
Regarding his own performance, Valverde revealed that he had suffered a minor injury: “I felt pain after a movement I made, and we’ll see later if the injury is anything to worry about.”
