Real Madrid releases official statement on Federico Valverde's condition. Will he play against Barcelona?

Now Arbeloa faces a real challenge in preparing his team for El Clásico.

Details: Today, Real Madrid's official page on social network X published an official statement regarding the condition of the 27-year-old midfielder Federico Valverde following his altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.

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Federico suffered a serious head injury:

"Fede Valverde has sustained a cranioencephalic trauma and will miss El Clásico.

According to the examinations carried out today by Real Madrid's medical team, our player Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma.

Valverde is recovering at home, his condition is satisfactory, and he will require 10 to 14 days of rest in accordance with medical protocols for this diagnosis," the club confirmed.

What happened with Valverde points to serious disciplinary issues within Real Madrid.

El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona is set to take place this Sunday at Camp Nou.

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