E-Noticies, @realmadrid Fede Valverde heads to the bench, Xabi Alonso gives the order: 'The full-back for el clásico...'
The Uruguayan will have to return to his position or go to the bench after the latest development that has occurred at Madrid
El Clásico promises to be intense. Real Madrid wants to win to keep the top spot in LaLiga, while Barça will try to storm Bernabéu to take all three points. However, following recent events, the focus is on the role Fede Valverde could play.
The Uruguayan is an indispensable piece for Real Madrid because of his versatility. Fede Valverde can play as a pivot, his natural position, but also as a winger, midfielder, or wing-back. In all those positions, he performs brilliantly, but he might have to watch El Clásico from the bench.
Fede Valverde already knows what will happen in El Clásico
Before El Clásico, Real Madrid will have to overcome another crucial challenge: the match against Juventus in the Champions League. Los Blancos need a win, and Fede Valverde is expected to start on the right wing. However, it's very likely he won't play the full 90 minutes, since Xabi Alonso wants to test the player who will likely start on Sunday against Barça.
Yes, because in recent hours we've learned that Trent Alexander‑Arnold is fully recovered. The Englishman took part in the last training session and is expected to be drafted for the match against Juventus as a prelude to his possible presence in El Clásico. However, his return creates a dilemma for the coaching staff ahead of Sunday.
With Trent Alexander‑Arnold available, Fede Valverde has only two options. On one hand, Xabi Alonso could move him to midfield alongside Tchouaméni, which would likely leave Mastantuono out of the starting eleven, since Güler and Bellingham are going to play. The other, much more definitive option, is for him to be a substitute.
Fede Valverde's presence in El Clásico depends on Trent Alexander‑Arnold
Trent Alexander‑Arnold's participation against Juventus appears decisive: if he gets minutes, he'll be at one hundred percent to face Barça. Therefore, Fede Valverde faces a crucial week. If Trent is fit, the Uruguayan could be sitting on the bench in Sunday's Clásico.
However, it seems unlikely that Fede Valverde, with his presence and physical strength, won't end up starting. If he doesn't play as a wing-back, Xabi Alonso will surely find a place for him in midfield. There, he will have to show his superiority and try to create play for his team, but also try to stop the attacks of Pedri and De Jong, his counterparts on the Barça team.
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