Valverde faces fitness concerns after Uruguay's qualifier match

Federico Valverde, a key midfielder for Real Madrid, faced discomfort during a recent World Cup qualifier match for Uruguay against Argentina. The game took place at Centenario Stadium, and Uruguay was looking for a significant win. However, Argentina took the lead with a goal from Thiago Almada in the 68th minute, putting pressure on Uruguay to attack. Shortly after Argentina scored, coach Marcelo Bielsa substituted Valverde due to his discomfort. He was replaced by Rodrigo Aguirre. Reports from journalists indicated that Valverde struggled throughout the match and showed signs of pain, which raised concerns among fans. This isn't the first time Valverde has played while dealing with physical issues this season. He has faced injuries in various matches, including games against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been careful with his playing time, benching him in recent matches and missing others to manage his fitness. As of now, Uruguay has not released any official statement regarding Valverde's condition. However, it is clear that Real Madrid and fans are worried about his fitness as they head into the important final stages of the season.