Valverde regains his best version at right-back

Marca highlights Federico Valverde's impressive performance with Real Madrid under José Mourinho, confirming that his deployment at right-back gives him more space to showcase his abilities and helps him deliver exceptional levels on the pitch.

Fede Valverde delivered an impressive performance against RB Leipzig, touching the ball 116 times, which is his highest rate this season. This significantly surpasses his usual numbers in some matches, indicating the extent of his impact on play construction and ball movement.

Defensively, the player recorded 11 ball recoveries, 5 clearances, and 4 successful tackles, while also providing 11 progressive passes, alongside successfully completing 3 dribbles, confirming his ability to combine defensive roles with offensive contributions.

The newspaper sees that Mourinho has found in the right-back position a way to exploit Valverde's strength in carrying the ball and utilizing the spaces in front of him, as playing on the flank gives him greater freedom to advance and move, compared to his role in the central midfield.

The Uruguayan star is showcasing a remarkable version of his abilities in this role, becoming one of the key tactical solutions relied upon by Mourinho at Real Madrid.