Fede Valverde and Real Madrid
22 September 2026
Real Madrid confirmed Fede Valverde has suffered a grade three sprain in his left ankle following medical examinations. The midfielder has withdrawn from Uruguay duty and is expected to miss a lengthy period, although the club has not announced a recovery timetable.
Valverde sustained the injury during the Madrid derby after a challenge from Kang-in Lee but finished the match. Subsequent tests established the severity, ruling him out of Uruguay’s upcoming fixtures and making his availability for Real Madrid’s post-break game against Villarreal highly doubtful.