Real Madrid Midfielder Fede Valverde Out with Back Injury

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde has a back injury called lumbosciatica. Doctors said he will be out until early June. He might return just in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Doctors tested Valverde and found he has lumbosciatica. This means he will miss the rest of May. It’s another injury in a tough season for him. He has had many fitness problems. Doctors hope he can play again in early June. This might be right before the FIFA Club World Cup if he recovers well.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This injury is another problem in a season full of injuries for Valverde. He has played through pain for a long time. He even took painkiller shots to play in important games, like the match against Manchester City. He had a thigh injury earlier this year and an adductor injury since January. His foot was also bleeding badly during training in April. He has shown a lot of dedication to the team despite his injuries.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Valverde’s injury leaves Real Madrid with a big problem. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has fewer players to choose from in midfield. This was already an issue in March before their game against Atlético Madrid. Players like Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos might replace Valverde, but they don’t play like him. Real Madrid is first in La Liga, three points ahead of Barcelona, with one game left. Everyone will watch Valverde’s recovery, hoping he can play in the FIFA Club World Cup in June.