Despite its easy victory against Kairat Almaty (0-5) on Tuesday evening on the second day of the Champions League League phase, Real Madrid continues to flow a lot of ink in Spain. Not for good reasons. This time, it would be because of the behavior of one of his executives, who refused to participate in the meeting. The reason? A conflict on his repositioning on the ground.
To understand the context, we must first analyze the workforce of Xabi Alonso. Indeed, the Spanish tactician aligned a defense led by Asencio, repositioned right lateral, Huijsen, Alaba and Fran Garcia. An unprecedented composition following the injuries of Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Trent Alexander Arnold or Rüdiger. Some executives also took the opportunity to rest at rest by the 43 -year -old coach. In particular Federico Valverde.
However, the Uruguayan could have helped out, as he used to do, as a right defender. But the midfielder clearly said he did not appreciate this positioning, explaining at a press conference that he was not “Born to play lateral”. A behavior which the Spanish press has taken hold, accusing the player of having refused to play after having analyzed each fact and gestures of the latter during the meeting. Unhappy, Federico Valverde responded to accusations on his social networks and denies any conflict with Xabi Alonso.
Valverde: “I assume my responsibilities”
Federico Valverde first wanted to restore order. “I have read several articles that prejudiced me. I know I made bad games, I am aware of it. I do not hide and I assume my responsibilities. »» The player also did not fail to express his disappointment in the face of these accusations, considering having always given the maximum for Real Madrid.
“I'm really sad. You can say a lot about me, but we cannot in any case say that I refuse to play. I gave everything and even more for this club, I played injured, fractured, and I never complained and never asked for a rest. »»
All by clarifying his situation with his coach, despite the debates concerning this famous repositioning in the post of right side. “I have a good relationship with the coach, which gives me the confidence necessary to tell him what I prefer on the field, but I always let him know that I am available to play anywhere, in any trip and in all matches. »»
