Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings after Valverde ruled out of El Clasico due to head injury
Medical staff have recommended a minimum one-week absence from play after Valverde required stitches and a CT scan for a head injury sustained inside the dressing room.
Real Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Fede Valverde will not participate in Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona. The decision follows a physical altercation between Valverde and team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni inside the club's dressing room at the Valdebebas training ground. Valverde sustained a head injury during the incident, which necessitated hospital treatment including stitches and a CT scan.
Medical professionals have advised that Valverde must abstain from training or playing for a minimum of one week. Consequently, he is ruled out for the upcoming fixture against his rivals. Journalists Abraham Romero of El Mundo and Edu Aguirre of El Chiringuito TV have reported that the severity of the injury means Valverde will not be risked in the match, irrespective of any club sanctions. Reports indicate that Valverde suffered a blow to the head, resulting in dizziness and a brief loss of consciousness.
The incident has prompted Real Madrid to open disciplinary proceedings against both players involved. The club is expected to issue serious punishments for the events that transpired prior to the match. While the specific details of the altercation remain unconfirmed by official statements, media accounts describe the dressing room environment as being in a state of turmoil in the days leading up to the incident.
Aurelien Tchouameni is also unlikely to be involved in the match against Barcelona. Like Valverde, the French midfielder faces the prospect of strict sanctions from the club regarding the physical confrontation. The situation highlights the immediate impact of internal squad dynamics on the club's competitive preparations for the high-profile fixture.
Real Madrid have confirmed that the disciplinary process is underway, with the final outcome pending the club's decision. The medical recommendation for a one-week absence provides a baseline for Valverde's unavailability, though the duration of his suspension could be extended based on the club's assessment of the incident. The match against Barcelona remains the primary focus as the club navigates these personnel issues.
