Valverde Cleared for Next Match as Madrid Prepares for Racing de Santander
Good news for Real Madrid as team captain Federico Valverde has been cleared of injuries and will be available for the upcoming league match against Racing de Santander.
Medical evaluations conducted on Wednesday confirmed that the Uruguayan midfielder did not sustain any significant muscle injury after being substituted in the second half of last Sunday’s El Clásico. His recovery allows José Mourinho to include him in the starting lineup for this weekend’s match.
Mourinho has effectively utilized Valverde in a new position as right-back, a tactical adjustment that supports Arda Güler in midfield, enhancing both creativity and control. Meanwhile, Valverde’s strong physical presence solidifies the defense, a change that the coaching staff is keenly observing as it helps strengthen the team’s overall performance.
In addition to Valverde’s positive news, Thibaut Courtois is also on the mend from the flu that kept him sidelined during El Clásico. The Belgian goalkeeper is expected to return to the field against Racing de Santander.
