Real Madrid Confirm Serious Ankle Sprain for Federico Valverde

pReal Madrid have confirmed that captain Federico Valverde suffered a grade-three sprain in his left ankle during the club's 2-1 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid./ppThe Uruguay international completed the match despite taking a heavy challenge, but subsequent tests revealed the severity of the injury. A grade-three sprain is the most serious ligament category, while Madrid have not announced an official return date./ppSpanish media reports suggest Valverde could be sidelined for around two to three weeks, which would also put his involvement in Uruguay's upcoming international fixtures in doubt./p