Terrifying consequences. Federico Valverde suffers memory loss after clash with Tchouaméni
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Extremely worrying and unsettling news coming out of Madrid.
Details: According to The Touchline, citing journalist Edu Aguirre, Real Madrid’s 27-year-old midfielder Federico Valverde has been diagnosed with a concussion, which led to Valverde suffering memory loss.
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It’s reported that during an altercation with Tchouaméni, who struck Valverde, the Uruguayan fell and hit his head hard on the concrete floor, forcing him to leave the dressing room in a wheelchair.
It is now confirmed that Valverde will miss the upcoming match against Barcelona, scheduled for this Sunday.
The final timeline for Valverde’s recovery will be announced later in an official report by Real Madrid’s medical staff.
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