Federico Valverde
Center Midfielder
Right Back
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Jul 22, 1998 (28)
Right
6'0"
172 lb
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Will undergo tests Tuesday
Valverde (hamstring) is expected to get an assessment of his injury Tuesday after being forced off in the weekend's win over Barcelona, Carlos Forjanes of Diario As reports.
Analysis: Valverde's fitness is one of the main worries heading into upcoming fixtures for a side that has recently found good form with him playing at right-back. If he's diagnosed with a considerable setback, it will mark the end of a 13-game starting run for him, with either Denzel Dumfries or Trent Alexander-Arnold filling in the lineup. The Uruguayan, who started the campaign as a midfielder, has scored one goal and two assists so far across all competitions.
Leaves El Clasico early
Valverde was forced off the field in the 62nd minute due to an apparent hamstring injury during Sunday's win over Barcelona. After the game, coach Jose Mourinho said that Valverde played 40 minutes with the injury as "he wanted to keep going, he wanted to continue, he wanted to push himself to his limits, and he gave everything while he was on the pitch," per Antonio Perez del Castillo of COPE.
Analysis: Valverde would start at right-back once again for Real Madrid, but was only able to play 62 minutes, leaving the field early. This would come after he was grabbing the back of his hamstring before the substitution, raising some fears of an injury. He will likely be set for some testing in the coming days to ensure his health. Denzel Dumfries should return to a starting role at right-back if Valverde misses any time, while Eduardo Camavinga could also be in for more time due to the injury.
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