Fede Valverde has a grade three sprain in his ankle, Real Madrid confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. Kang-In Lee’s foul on Valverde in the first half of the de
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that midfielder Fede Valverde sustained a grade three ankle sprain during the derby against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano. The injury occurred during the first half following a foul by Kang-In Lee that left Valverde's ankle swollen for several days.
Medical tests conducted on Tuesday confirmed the severity of the sprain, with reports from Spain indicating Valverde will be sidelined for at least two to three weeks. Under this projected recovery timeline, the Uruguayan is expected to return in time for Real Madrid's clash against Barcelona in late October.
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