Legendary Spanish goalkeeper Santiago Canizares has weighed in on the latest debate surrounding Federico Valverde, providing his assist to the Uruguayan whereas acknowledging the midfielder’s mistake for Actual Madrid’s match in opposition to Kairat Almaty.
Talking on the programme Despierta San Francisco (h/t ), Canizares admitted Valverde’s method was not splendid however made it clear that his professionalism and significance to Los Blancos ought to by no means be questioned.
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“He wasn’t proper the opposite day as a result of at Madrid you need to pay shut consideration to particulars, and he’s improper as a result of he’s producing pointless debate,” Canizares defined.
The previous Valencia shot-stopper shortly underlined that Valverde’s character and dedication far outweigh any remoted incident.
“There’s no doubting him. I want his professionalism on any participant; he’s an instance.
“The one who’s most harmed is the participant greater than Xabi Alonso,” he added, earlier than concluding,
“Fede can demand way more than Rodrygo as a result of their skilled historical past could be very totally different.”
Valverde clarifies his stance
Valverde didn’t play in opposition to Kairat Almaty. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
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In latest days, a lot has been mentioned about Valverde’s position within the workforce, prompting the midfielder to in an try to calm hypothesis.
On the centre of the dialogue is his potential use as a right-back. With Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold sidelined by way of damage, Actual Madrid are wanting pure choices in that place.
Given Valverde’s earlier expertise, many assumed he would step into the position. Nonetheless, the 27-year-old clarified that whereas it isn’t his most well-liked place, he’s at all times prepared to play wherever the workforce wants him.
Regardless of this, Valverde was not noted of the beginning line-up in opposition to Kairat Almaty and didn’t function in any respect within the match, which solely added gasoline to the continued debate.
Even so, Canizares’ feedback, alongside Valverde’s personal assertion, recommend the matter is starting to settle.