At the heart of a controversy around his repositioning on the field, Federico Valverde is experiencing a more difficult start to the season than usual. Yet holder during almost all meetings under the orders of Xabi Alonso, the Uruguayan displays a level slightly below that usually displayed. As the international truce approaches, the Real Madrid midfielder will not participate in the next rally with Uruguay.
No “stars” summoned
While the celestial is about to face the Dominican Republic as a friendly and Uzbekistan, coach Marcelo Bielsa decided to do without Federico Valverde. A decision taken by mutual agreement with the number 8 of the Merengue, who will take the opportunity to stay in Madrid and strengthen his preparation at the approach of determining meetings, including Juventus, FC Barcelona, Valence or Liverpool.
Other notable absences, those of the central defender of Barça Ronald Araujo, Darwin Nunez or Jose Maria Gimenez. Non-confrocations which are also likely to be explained by the qualification of already acquired from Uruguay for the 2026 World Cup.
