Real Madrid star was not forced off with injury during El Clasico

Actual Madrid had a superb afternoon on Sunday as they picked up their first victory in El Clasico for over a 12 months. Nonetheless, it was not excellent, as Andriy Lunin was despatched off throughout a touchline melee, whereas stand-in captain Federico Valverde needed to be substituted within the second half.

Valverde began at right-back for the fourth match in a row, however he lasted solely 72 minutes earlier than having to get replaced by the returning Dani Carvajal. He was noticeably in some discomfort as he left the pitch, which sparked fears of a potential harm – though these have since been allayed.

As per Marca, Valverde was withdrawn by Actual Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso as a result of he was struggling with a fever, which he has picked up previous to Sunday’s match. He has tried to play by way of the difficulty, but it surely was in the end determined for him to be taken off for Carvajal at a vital stage of proceedings.

Valverde must be obtainable for subsequent weekend

Valverde has been a significant participant for Actual Madrid this season, each at right-back and in midfield. Alonso can be determined to proceed having him obtainable, and provided that there isn’t any midweek match, the Uruguay worldwide may have a full week to recuperate forward of Saturday’s match in opposition to Valencia on the Santiago Bernabeu.

However even when he have been to not be obtainable, Actual Madrid at the moment are well-stocked. At right-back, Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold are each match once more after harm, and in midfield, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham have come to the fore after their very own respective absences. On this regard, Valverde is now not as relied upon as he has been, though he’s nonetheless a vital participant for Alonso.

Valverde must be nice for subsequent week, however nonetheless, it stays to be seen whether or not he retains his place within the beginning line-up.