Mourinho loses Valverde ahead of Roma clash

Mourinho loses Valverde ahead of Roma clash Bad news for Real Madrid on the injury front. The Spanish team will have to contend with the sidelines of Federico Valverde, one of the Blancos’ key midfielders, who was sidelined following the recent, intense El Clasico 2-1 defeat to bitter rivals Atlético Madrid. The Uruguayan midfielder’s absence also presents a problem for the Merengues’ upcoming European fixtures, including the Champions League match against Roma on October 14th at the Stadio Olimpico. The Madrid club officially announced the player’s condition in a statement released on its social media channels. After medical checks conducted by the medical staff, Valverde was diagnosed with a grade III sprain in his left ankle. Real Madrid’s statement reads: “Following tests performed today on our player Fede Valverde by Real Madrid Medical Services, he was diagnosed with a grade III sprain to his left ankle. Recovery time pending progression.”