Oh no! Real Madrid leader suffers a serious injury
Real Madrid have suffered another painful blow following their defeat to Atlético, with one of their key players sustaining a serious injury.
Details: Real Madrid have officially confirmed that midfielder Federico Valverde suffered severe trauma to his left ankle during the Madrid derby against Atlético on September 20. According to the club's medical report, the Uruguayan underwent an initial examination following the match, which revealed the extent of the trauma. The player is scheduled to undergo further medical tests in the coming hours to determine the full nature of the injury.
The injury occurred during the first half of the derby when Atlético midfielder Kang-in Lee stepped on Valverde's left ankle. The incident took place in the 44th minute, but the referee did not show the Atlético player a card, and VAR did not recommend an on-field review.
Valverde managed to finish the match despite the injury. However, the results of his initial medical examination have raised concerns about his condition. Real Madrid have not yet announced how long the Uruguayan could be sidelined, with further tests expected to provide more information about his recovery.
It is worth noting that Real Madrid lost the derby 2-1. Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored for Atlético, while Antonio Rüdiger netted the visitors' only goal in the 89th minute.
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