Ancelotti Makes a Difficult and Painful Decision Regarding Fede Valverde for Tuesday

Doubts continue to affect Real Madrid in recent hours. The defeat against Real Betis in La Liga left a significant wound. However, from within the club, there is a common desire to quickly move past this setback.

There's no better way to do it than with a great result in the first leg of the Champions League against Atlético de Madrid. A victory in the Madrid classic at the Santiago Bernabéu would be a great boost of motivation.

Monitoring Fede Valverde's Condition

Precisely at the Benito Villamarín, Real Madrid missed several of its most key players in the midfield. Neither Bellingham, due to suspension, nor Ceballos, due to injury, nor Fede Valverde, due to physical discomfort, could be present. In a match where Ancelotti's team lacked energy and play, the Italian missed three key pieces.

For the first leg against Atlético de Madrid, Bellingham will still not be available, as he is also suspended in the Champions due to an accumulation of cards. Nor will Ceballos, who is still in recovery and has about a month and a half more of recovery ahead.

However, Fede Valverde is still working against the clock to reach one of the key matches of the season. The Uruguayan trained this morning in the gym and on the field individually, as his discomfort persists.

Tuesday, Key Day for Fede Valverde

"He is neither injured nor is it a scheduled rest. He has had a slight discomfort and it has taken longer to recover than expected. He won't be available for tomorrow, he will be for the next match", commented Carlo Ancelotti in the preview against Real Betis.

However, it doesn't seem so easy for Fede Valverde to make the squad. No medical report has been released by the club, and the secrecy surrounding the midfielder's situation is total. Real Madrid trusts the footballer, although the doctors and medical staff will determine his presence.

Fede Valverde already played with discomfort against Manchester City, which caused his injury. Taking a risk against Atlético de Madrid could mean that the Uruguayan's injury worsens and extends over a greater number of weeks.