Federico Valverde was one among Actual Madrid’s greatest gamers as they defeated Manchester Metropolis 3-1 in La Liga within the second leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout playoff to guide a spot within the Spherical of 16.
The Uruguayan worldwide needed to play as a makeshift right-back, for a 3rd recreation in a row, with Lucas Vazquez nonetheless not being match sufficient to start out.
And, he delivered an excellent efficiency on the night time, taking part in a key half in Los Blancos’ securing a triumphant victory vs Pep Guardiola’s males.
Valverde took a painkiller earlier than recreation
Now, in line with , Valverde was coping with some discomfort earlier than the sport in opposition to Manchester Metropolis and took a painkiller injection to play in opposition to the Premier League champions.
The Uruguayan picked up a knock final weekend in opposition to Osasuna and didn’t prepare with the crew on Monday, suggesting that the difficulty was a priority.
He was coping with some discomfort in his left thigh and needed to be injected with a pain-killer earlier than taking part in the Cityzens on the Bernabeu.
Relaxation in opposition to Girona
An alternate report from now claims that Valverde took one other injection after the sport in opposition to Manchester Metropolis for the ache.
And with Lucas Vazquez now prepared to start out, there’s a excellent probability that the midfielder will likely be tomorrow in opposition to Girona.
The thought is for the Uruguayan worldwide to be at his greatest bodily when Actual Madrid tackle Actual Sociedad within the Copa del Rey subsequent week after which tackle Atletico Madrid within the Champions League Spherical of 16 every week after that.
As such, Valverde, who has performed in every of Actual Madrid’s 41 matches this season, will possible get a breather in opposition to Girona tomorrow.