Uruguay midfielder Valverde received a yellow card against Paraguay in the seventh round of the South American qualifying group stage on September 7, Beijing time, and was suspended for one match due to the accumulation of yellow cards he had already received, so he will not be able to participate in the next match against Venezuela. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Valverde has returned to Real Madrid early to take advantage of the suspension to rest and adjust.
For Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, Valverde's suspension means that the team will lose an important rotation player in the midfield position, but also provides him with a "breathing space". Ancelotti has been keeping a close eye on the health of his players during the national team's match day, fearing that injuries will further affect Real Madrid's season. Valverde's suspension has provided him with a valuable break, helping to ease the fatigue he has accumulated as a result of continuous play.
At the beginning of the season, Valverde showed an extremely high level of athleticism, both in the club and the national team, he played almost all the games. This high-intensity pace of play is a huge test for any player, and Valverde's suspension provides him with a rare opportunity to adjust. He can use this time for physical recovery, psychological adjustment and technical and tactical reflection, so that he can return to the field with a fuller state to meet new challenges.
In the Real Madrid lineup, the competition for the midfield position has been very fierce. With Chouamene recovering from injury and expected to return with Bellingham in the upcoming matches, Real Madrid's midfield strength will be further enhanced. However, the injury situation of Ceballos and Camarvinga remains a concern and their absence will undoubtedly have an impact on Real Madrid's midfield rotation. However, Carlo Ancelotti is always at ease with his deployment, and he is capable of making reasonable adjustments according to the actual situation of the players and the needs of the game.
