Real Madrid confirm Valverde grade 3 ankle sprain after Kang-In Lee tackle
Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde diagnosed with severe left ankle sprain sustained in Madrid Derbi; expected to miss two weeks.
What to know
- Valverde sustained a grade 3 left ankle sprain from an unpunished tackle by Kang-In Lee in the Madrid Derbi on September 20.
- Medical tests confirmed the severe sprain on September 22; he is expected to return in approximately two weeks.
- Valverde will miss Uruguay's FIFA international matches and Real Madrid's immediate fixtures but should be available for the Villarreal match post-break.
- The tackle that caused the injury went unpunished by the referee during the match.
Ankle sprains are common in football; adrenaline allows players to finish games despite serious injuries that worsen after playing stops.
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“lateral angle sprain is most common ligament injury in football and mild one takes 2-3 weeks. Adrenaline and endorphins are bodys own painkillers, and its quite common to be able to play rest of the game.”
Silkkipaskaa · Reddit ↗
“Following the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. Awaiting further progress.”
Real Madrid Medical Services, Club medical team · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 21
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Definitive tests confirm grade 3 ankle sprain; two-week recovery timeline
Further medical testing confirmed Valverde has a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. He is expected to rejoin the squad in around two weeks and should be available for Real Madrid's first match after the FIFA break against Villarreal. He will not play for Uruguay during the international break.
“he has been diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. Pending evolution.”
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first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago
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1 outlet OFFICIAL: Valverde injury report
first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago
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Valverde suffers severe ankle trauma in tackle from Kang-In Lee
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde sustained a severe trauma to his left ankle during the Madrid Derbi against Atlético de Madrid from a strong tackle by Kang-In Lee that the referee did not penalize. Valverde completed the match despite the injury.
“he has been diagnosed with a severe trauma to his left ankle, sustained during this afternoon's match…”
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first by Channel News Asia, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports
1 more headline
- Real Madrid confirm major Federico Valverde injury blow after Lee Kang-in tackle Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
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2 outlets OFFICIAL: Fede Valverde injury report
first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sports Illustrated
1 more headline
- Fede Valverde Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for Real Madrid Captain Sports Illustrated · 3d ago
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lateral angle sprain is most common ligament injury in football and mild one takes 2-3 weeks. Adrenaline and endorphins are bodys own painkillers, and its quite common to be able to play rest of the game. Pain and swelling usually starts when body cools down after the game and the boots come off. Pain will be worse tomorrow morning.
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