Real Madrid midfielders Aurelian Choameni and Federico Valverde were previously involved in a physical altercation.
The South American midfielder sustained a head injury in the process. He was sent to hospital after the collision and is now expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above apple & Google play
Real Madrid admit Federico Valverde hit
Real Madrid have now announced that the player has suffered a traumatic brain injury and will be sidelined for the next two weeks.
The statement read:Today, as a result of the tests carried out on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Service, he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. Valverde is in good health at home and will require 10 to 14 days of bed rest, as indicated by the medical protocols for this diagnosis. ”
Valverde will miss the next El Clasico against Barcelona. Apparently, the situation between the two players escalated after he received a rough tackle from the France international during training. He then apologized to coach Valverde. However, the Uruguay team was not willing to accept the apology and responded with a fierce tackle during practice.
The situation between the two players eventually got out of control and they later got into a scuffle.
Real Madrid announced that they have taken disciplinary action against both players and will announce the decision in the coming days. There are also rumors that it may be released in the summer.
Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us Google recommended sources Add trusted news to your favorites list
Valverde and Choameni’s absence will be a blow
It has been a disappointing season so far for Real Madrid, and things seem to be getting worse on and off the pitch. Both players are expected to miss the upcoming match against Barcelona, which will be a big blow for the capital club.
Real Madrid currently sit in second place, 11 points behind Barcelona, with four league games remaining. The defending champions will be hoping to clinch the title with a good result against their rivals when the two teams meet on Sunday.
