Real Madrid’s injury curse has struck again, with midfield engine Federico Valverde now facing a fitness scare just days before their La Liga season kicks off.
Will Valverde Miss the Start of La Liga? Real Madrid Face Midfield Crisis
The Uruguayan, who has been a rare constant in an injury-plagued squad in recent years, is dealing with muscle overload and could miss the league opener against Real Valladolid on August 19.
According to reports from Arancha Rodriguez, Valverde will sit out Real Madrid’s final preseason friendly against WSG Tirol due to the issue.
While the injury is not severe, the club may take a cautious approach and rest him for the first league match to avoid further complications.
His relentless work rate and durability made him one of Carlo Ancelotti’s most trusted players, but the physical toll appears to have caught up with him.
This setback comes at a terrible time for new manager Xabi Alonso, who was expected to rely heavily on Valverde’s energy and versatility in midfield.
With key players like Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba all returning from long-term injuries, losing Valverde—even briefly—would be another frustrating blow.
Real Madrid’s medical staff will now race against time to get the 25-year-old ready for the season start.
If he is ruled out, Eduardo Camavinga or Aurelien Tchouameni could step in, but neither offers the same relentless dynamism as Valverde.
Fans will hope this is just a minor hiccup rather than a sign of another injury-riddled campaign ahead. With the Champions League and a tough La Liga title race looming, Madrid can ill afford to lose their midfield warrior for long.
