Real Madrid got bad news after El Clasico. Team won the game but they lost two important players for now. Courtois and Fede picked the injuries.
Three players injured
Real Madrid returned from Barcelona with three players carrying injuries of varying severity. It’s an untimely setback for Carlo Ancelotti who is preparing his players for the next game, against Osasuna on Wednesday. The worst-hit was Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan entered the game as a sub on 72 minute replacing Rodrygo, but ended up going off himself in stoppage time after injuring himself whilst contesting a high ball with Pique. He landed awkwardly and suffered a slight sprain to the lateral ligament in his left knee and bruising to his ribs. That effectively ruled him out for Wednesday’s match and the following one, on Saturday against Elche. He is also doubtful for the Champions League Matchday 4 meeting with Shakhtar. Normally, the recovery time from such injuries is around one week to 10 days. He has played in all of Madrid’s games so far this season.
All eyes on Fede Valverde’s injury
Valverde has also been called up by Uruguay for the international games against Argentina and Bolivia on 15 November. Another player who required treatment after the Barça game was Thibaut Courtois. The keeper appeared to hurt his right knee while taking a goal kick. Tests have ruled out anything serious and he should be able to return to training on Tuesday. There was also positive news for Vinicius – one of the main figures in Sunday’s Clasico, who was able to train as normal today. The Brazilian was taken off for Asensio on 87 minutes after suffering cramp but has since recovered and was able to work out with the rest of the squad. There was more encouraging news for Ancelotti as Luka Jovic was seen training at the same pace as his team mates.