Federico Valverde to Miss El Clasico Due to Injury
La Liga: Federico Valverde to miss El Clasico against Barcelona
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Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde will miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona due to a diagnosed cranioencephalic trauma. The injury occurred following an altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni during training, and Valverde is expected to be sidelined for 10 to 14 days.
- 01Federico Valverde diagnosed with cranioencephalic trauma.
- 02Injury occurred after an altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
- 03Valverde will be out for 10 to 14 days.
- 04Real Madrid has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
- 05Real Madrid is currently in second place in La Liga standings.
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Real Madrid's Federico Valverde will be unavailable for the crucial El Clasico match against Barcelona on May 11 due to a cranioencephalic trauma. This injury arose following a training altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, which also involved a prior incident during another training session. Valverde was treated for a cut on his forehead and is expected to require a recovery period of 10 to 14 days. Real Madrid has announced that disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against both players involved in the altercation. This injury poses a significant challenge for Real Madrid, who currently sit in second place in La Liga with 77 points, trailing Barcelona, who lead the table with 88 points.
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Valverde's absence will impact Real Madrid's midfield strength in the crucial El Clasico, potentially affecting their chances of closing the gap on Barcelona in the title race.
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