Real Madrid is entering a difficult era, with fixtures coming thick and fast in multiple tournaments.
The squad is juggling La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League, with little time for relaxation. The next international break will add to the players’ workload, raising the danger of weariness and injury.
According to Real Madrid Confidencial, Carlo Ancelotti is particularly concerned about one of his important players, Federico Valverde, who has repeatedly pushed himself to the limit.
The Uruguayan midfielder is an important player for both Real Madrid and his national side. Ancelotti is increasingly concerned about his unwavering resolve to playing every match, despite being well aware of the dangers of overexertion.
Valverde is pushing the limits.
Valverde was already suffering with physical concerns prior to the Champions League match against Manchester City, calling his availability into question. However, some current reports claim that he played through an injury to make himself eligible for the key match.
Due to the fixture schedule ahead, Ancelotti will have to decide about giving Valverde a well-deserved break, particularly in the forthcoming La Liga match against Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
His decision to play despite discomfort demonstrates his warrior spirit, but it also raises questions about the long-term influence on his fitness.
Rest is necessary.
The return of Lucas Vazquez brings some respite, as Valverde was previously deployed as a right-back. Now that Vazquez is back, Ancelotti has more defensive options, minimizing the need to utilize Valverde in an unfamiliar position.
Furthermore, Real Madrid’s defensive structure has improved, with Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Raul Asencio all fit.
This has allowed Aurelien Tchouameni to return to his natural position as a defensive midfielder, where he may partner Eduardo Camavinga or Dani Ceballos in midfield.
With these changes, Ancelotti will be able to better rotate his squad and manage workloads.
Due to the demanding schedule ahead, maintaining Valverde’s fitness will be very important to Real Madrid’s success in all tournaments. Balancing his minutes on the field will be an important role to keep him fresh and accessible when the team needs him most.
Real Madrid manager facing growing concern with Federico Valverde’s situation – Madrid Universal
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