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Real Madrid Concerned After El Clasico: What Did Valverde Say About His Fitness

Ahmed Reda · 3 min read · 28 views
Real Madrid Concerned After El Clasico: What Did Valverde Say About His Fitness

Real Madrid’s celebrations after their El Clasico victory over Barcelona were accompanied by a note of concern, despite the importance of the result in one of the season’s most anticipated matches. Away from the celebrations, attention turned to one of the team’s key players, who was forced to leave the pitch before the final whistle after experiencing pain during the game.

The player’s post-match comments provided further insight into the situation, particularly after he revealed that he had played through the discomfort because he wanted to help his team secure the win. While he remained hopeful that the problem was only precautionary, his condition was still being monitored as the club awaited greater medical clarity.

Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde revealed that he had experienced significant pain in his leg during the 2-1 victory over Barcelona. Speaking after the match, the midfielder said he hoped he had not suffered an injury and explained that, in his view, his substitution was a precautionary measure.

Valverde started the match at right-back but was replaced in the 62nd minute by Denzel Dumfries. He had experienced discomfort during a defensive challenge and continued playing despite the pain before the coaching staff eventually decided to take him off.

Valverde explained that head coach Jose Mourinho had asked him at half-time whether he could continue, and he agreed to remain on the pitch. However, his leg hurt again following another defensive action, making his eventual substitution the more cautious option.

Mourinho praised his captain’s determination, revealing that Valverde had played for more than 40 minutes while struggling with pain. The manager highlighted the midfielder’s willingness to push himself and give everything for the team during an important match, despite his physical discomfort.

However, the pain alone was not enough to establish the exact nature or severity of the problem. According to the report, Real Madrid had not issued a definitive medical diagnosis at that time. Whether Valverde would need to spend time on the sidelines therefore depended on further examinations and a medical assessment.

Away from his fitness concerns, Valverde expressed his happiness at beating Barcelona, saying the victory would provide the team with an important boost as they look to continue improving. He also praised his teammates’ collective effort, highlighting their unity and ability to handle the difficult moments of the match.

The Real Madrid captain also congratulated Kylian Mbappe on reaching 100 goals for the club, saying the French forward deserved the achievement because of his hard work and quality. Valverde also praised goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, highlighting his commitment and preparation despite receiving fewer minutes on the pitch while Thibaut Courtois remains at the club.

As Real Madrid celebrate their El Clasico victory, attention remains focused on Valverde’s physical condition. Until an official medical diagnosis is available, the captain can only hope that the issue proves to be precautionary, rather than assuming that he has avoided an injury.

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