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Federico Valverde undergoes tests after injury from Atletico's Kang-in Lee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Federico Valverde undergoes tests after injury from Atletico's Kang-in Lee

Summary

Federico Valverde of Real Madrid will undergo further tests on September 22 after sustaining an ankle injury from a tackle by Atletico Madrid's Kang-in Lee during the recent Madrid derby. The incident, occurring just before halftime, has raised concerns at Real Madrid about Valverde's availability, with reports suggesting he could be sidelined for two to three weeks. Inflammation in his ankle has been noted, and further assessments will determine the severity of the injury. With the upcoming international break, Valverde will miss the friendlies against Japan and South Korea, giving him time to recover before club matches resume in mid-October.

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•Valverde injured during Madrid derby against Atletico.
•Kang-in Lee's challenge led to Valverde's ankle sprain.
•Valverde to undergo further tests on September 22.
•Injury could sideline Valverde for two to three weeks.
•Real Madrid faces midfield challenges without Valverde.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid midfielder to undergo more tests tomorrow after horror tackle from Atletico star

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The recent Madrid derby that ended in favour of Atletico Madrid was full of controversies and questionable calls from referees, most of which did not favour Real Madrid.One of the instances saw Kang-i...
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