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BREAKING: Valverde questionable against Villarreal

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde is questionable to face Villarreal this Saturday, coach José Mourinho announced during today’s pre-match press conference. Mourinho did not disclose Valverde’s issue, but it looks like the Uruguayan midfielder could sit this one out as…

By Lucas Navarrete · Managing Madrid

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:29 AM

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Fede Valverde is questionable for Real Madrid's upcoming match against Villarreal, coach José Mourinho announced.
Mourinho did not disclose the specific nature of Valverde's issue during his pre-match press conference.
Defender Eder Militao will also miss upcoming matches to work on conditioning after returning to training.

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Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde is questionable for Saturday's match against Villarreal, manager José Mourinho announced in his pre-match press conference. Mourinho did not specify the exact nature of the Uruguayan midfielder's issue, but Valverde may sit out the fixture ahead of a crucial upcoming stretch of the 2026-27 season.

Additionally, defender Eder Militao will miss upcoming fixtures despite returning to team training, as he continues to build conditioning following an injury. With a Champions League away fixture against Roma scheduled for Wednesday, Mourinho is expected to rely on squad depth throughout the month.

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