Real Madrid: Valverde suffers grade 3 sprain and is ruled out for Uruguay
Hurt in his left ankle during the derby against Atlético, Federico Valverde is suffering from a sprain and will miss several important fixtures, according to several media outlets.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde came off injured in the derby lost against Atlético Madrid (2-1) on Sunday, September 22. According to several media outlets, he is suffering from a sprain of his left ankle and will not be able to honour the call-up with Uruguay.
A grade 3 sprain
According to Europa Press, Valverde is suffering from a grade 3 sprain of his left ankle, following a tackle by Kang-in Lee during the derby. L'Équipe also mentions a sprain of the left ankle, while Tuttosport specifies that the injury occurred after a collision with Kang-in Lee. The Uruguayan player, whose full name is Federico Valverde, is described by Tuttosport as an important starter.
According to L'Équipe, he is suffering from a sprain of the left ankle, while Tuttosport mentions an injury after a collision with Kang-in Lee. The player is expected to be out for around three weeks, after the international break, reports El Español.
Ruled out for Uruguay
Le Figaro announces that Valverde is ruled out for Uruguay, while RMC Sport specifies that he will not be selected. The Madrid club has not yet officially communicated on the length of his absence, but the media agree on an absence of several weeks.
The Uruguayan player, whose full name is Federico Valverde, is described by Tuttosport as an important starter. Real Madrid have not yet officially communicated on the length of his absence, but the media agree on an absence of several weeks.
