The Secret of Valverde's Substitution in the Clasico
Journalist Sergio Kiranti revealed that Uruguayan star Federico Valverde played in the Clasico against Barcelona while suffering from a stomach and intestinal infection, but he insisted on participating despite his difficult health condition.
Kiranti explained that Valverde spoke with his coach Xabi Alonso on the morning of the match and informed him of his desire to play "at any cost," leading the coaching staff to decide to include him in the starting lineup.
Valverde delivered an outstanding performance in the match before being substituted in the 72nd minute, with Dani Carvajal coming on for him, as he was exhausted and fatigued.
Real Madrid secured the Clasico victory with a score of 2-1 in the tenth round of La Liga, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Kiranti explained that Valverde spoke with his coach Xabi Alonso on the morning of the match and informed him of his desire to play "at any cost," leading the coaching staff to decide to include him in the starting lineup.
Valverde delivered an outstanding performance in the match before being substituted in the 72nd minute, with Dani Carvajal coming on for him, as he was exhausted and fatigued.
Real Madrid secured the Clasico victory with a score of 2-1 in the tenth round of La Liga, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.