Real Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Federico Valverde has suffered an injury to the semimembranosus muscle in his leg, ruling him out of action for the upcoming international break. The Uruguayan star picked up the knock during Los Blancos\u2019 disappointing 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n
The match, which ended in a goalless stalemate, was one to forget for Real Madrid. Despite dominating possession, Xabi Alonso\u2019s side failed to find a breakthrough, lacking sharpness and creativity in the final third. To make matters worse, Valverde limped off in visible discomfort late in the second half, prompting immediate concern from the Madrid medical team.<\/p>\n
Subsequent medical examinations confirmed the muscle injury, though the club has not provided a precise timeline for his recovery. However, early reports suggest that Valverde could return to full fitness after the international break, offering some relief to Real Madrid supporters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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