Real Madrid Confirms Federico Valverde Left Ankle Injury

Real Madrid has issued an official medical update confirming that midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a severe trauma to his left ankle during Sunday’s derby encounter against Atlético Madrid.

The Uruguayan international picked up the injury in the opening half of the contest after a heavy challenge from Atlético Madrid player Kang-in Lee. Despite the force of the tackle, Valverde continued to play through the discomfort and managed to finish the full ninety minutes for his team.

Subsequent evaluations conducted by the Real Madrid Medical Services uncovered the full severity of the ankle trauma. In a published medical bulletin, the club stated that the player underwent testing following the game and was officially diagnosed with severe trauma to the joint.

The club also indicated that Valverde is scheduled to undergo additional examinations in the coming hours. Because further assessments remain pending, Real Madrid has not yet provided an official timeline regarding the midfielder’s recovery duration or expected absence from competitive play.

The challenge from Kang-in Lee was not penalized by the referee during the match, sparking frustration within the squad. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho highlighted the unpunished incident alongside other controversial refereeing calls following the side’s 2-1 defeat to Atlético, while the club’s official match report similarly voiced criticism over the officiating.

Source: NotJustOk