Uruguay manager keeps Real Madrid midfielder’s position secret amid fitness concerns: ‘It’s an advantage for us’
Valverde’s fitness is a concern for Uruguay and Real Madrid Valverde has admitted that he his not entirely fit.
Key points
- Speaking before the encounter (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Forlan praised the 28-year-old’s ability to perform in different midfield roles while insisting that his eventual position will depend on how Uruguay approach the match.
- Forlan highlights Valverde’s importance to Uruguay’s tactical flexibility Forlan believes Valverde’s ability to operate in several positions is a considerable advantage for the national team.
- However, his physical condition remains an important consideration, particularly after the muscle problem he suffered during Real Madrid’s Clasico victory over Barcelona on October 25.
The midfielder experienced muscular discomfort during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou on October 25 and was substituted shortly after half-time.
Rather than committing to one specific role, the manager wants to assess the midfield combination before deciding how best to utilise the Real Madrid captain.
Additional details
- Understandably so, with Real Madrid also relying heavily on their captain, managing his workload will be important for both club and country.
- Uruguay prepare for demanding Argentina encounter Uruguay face Argentina and the Dominican Republic during the November international window, giving Forlan an opportunity to assess his squad against different opposition.
- For now, Forlan’s comments suggest Uruguay will retain flexibility when deciding Valverde’s role, but his physical condition could ultimately determine how much responsibility he receives.
- (Photo by Ernesto Ryan/Getty Images) “We’ll have to see how we set up the midfield to know in which position we’ll use him to make us stronger,” said the former striker.
- “It’s an advantage for us that he and other players are versatile, that they can play in different positions and do so well.
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