Increased injury woes for Real Madrid, with midfield general Fede Valverde and defender David Alaba complaining of discomfort this week. The Athletic has reported that the severity of both players discomfort will be assessed by the club.
Injury Timeline
On April 9, 2025, reports developed early about Valverde and Alaba being under medical evaluation, with early reports confirming. Both players have been off the injury list for a while, hence this news comes as a surprise.
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The players complained of discomfort during normal training sessions and could not complete full workloads. Whether or not one of them misses the next match has not been confirmed by the club.
Injury Background of Players
Fede Valverde has largely remained injury-free lately and has consistently supported the midfield. No direct incident has been reported that could lead to his current physical problem.
His medical evaluation will establish whether he can continue with full training or rest ahead of the following matches. Fans are hoping it is not serious.
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Alaba situation is complicated because of a history of recurrent injuries. He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in December 2023 against Villarreal, ruling him out for more than a year.
He returned to action in January 2025 against Las Palmas but sustained a new thigh injury in February, putting his return back again. This latest issue could in fact be a recurrence of his previous problems.
Upcoming Matches They Might Miss
Real Madrid has crucial La Liga and UEFA Champions League matches lined up. Both Valverde and Alaba play key roles within Ancelotti tactical plans.
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If their discomfort leads to short absence times for each player, Madrid will lobby to maintain squad consistency. Full medical reports will be on the desk before the weekend match.
Available Statements from the Club or Manager
As at now, no formal update has emerged from Real Madrid on either player. Club insiders do suggest, however, that a conservative approach is being taken with all fitness-related issues.
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Manager Carlo Ancelotti would address this topic at the next press conference. Until then, fans and analysts will continue speculating on the players availability.
Impact on Real Madrid Squad Depth
The squad has been coping with an injury ridden kind of a season. Losing either Valverde or Alaba, even temporarily, would further stretch the squad.
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The kind of versatility Valverde provides in midfield and the kind of leadership Alaba brings in defense cannot be compensated for. The club may need to lean on the younger guys or alter the tactical formation.
Fan View
Fans across Europe, foremost in Madrid and the UK, are glued to every moment. Many have taken to social media to express their concerns and support for the players.
With crucial fixtures just around the corner, fans just wish that the discomfort would turn out to be minor, and both the stars return quickly. “We can’t afford to have any more injuries right now,” tweeted a fan.
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