The domestic season may be ready for Real Madrid, but that has not put an end to their injury problems, because they have at least more to do in the aftermath of Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Brahim Diaz is supposed to have suffered an adductor problem during the competition at the Santiago Bernabeu, but while Real Madrid awaits the diagnosis, they have revealed another problem problem – and this is for Federico Valverde.
According to an official statement (via Marca), Real Madrid confirmed that Valverde rose a back injury against La Real.
“After the tests that today on our player Fede Valverde were performed by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he was diagnosed with Lumbosciatalgia. In anticipation of evolution.”
Valverde has always been present for Real Madrid since August last August, apart from an enchantment of three weeks when he struggled with discomfort. It is expected that he is a very important player for the new head coach Xabi Alonso in this summer's World Cup, and luckily he should be in order to play in the opener against Al Hilal on June 18.
The report from Marca has stated that Valverde should only suffer from the injury for about a week, which means that he will be restored on time to face the Saudi Pro League side at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
It will be very interesting to see how Real Madrid stands in line against Al Hilal, especially since Alonso is expected to assume the 3-4-3 system that he has used at Bayer Leverkusen in recent years. Valverde will be an important part of this tactic, especially since his versatility will enable him to work in multiple positions if necessary.