Real Madrid have received a major injury boost after medical tests confirmed that captain Federico Valverde has no significant muscle injury following his early withdrawal from Sunday's El Clasico victory over Barcelona.
Federico Valverde is set to miss Uruguay's upcoming international fixtures after Real Madrid confirmed he has suffered a serious left ankle injury.
Federico Valverde says he is determined to learn from Jose Mourinho and embrace his new role as Real Madrid captain after returning to pre-season training.
Real Madrid will begin the 2026/27 La Liga season with a new leadership group after Dani Carvajal's departure, with Federico Valverde taking over as club captain under returning manager Jose Mourinho.
Federico Valverde's difficult World Cup campaign with Uruguay has sparked concern among Real Madrid supporters, with the midfielder enduring criticism after his side crashed out at the group stage following a 1-0 defeat to Spain.
Alvaro Arbeloa has defended Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni after the pair apologised for a dressing-room altercation that left Valverde with a head injury ahead of Sunday's Clasico.