Carlo Ancelotti says Valverde is ‘available’ to play despite injury concerns

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Federico Valverde is available for selection though the player looks far from his best physical level amid injury concerns.Valverde suffered a major setback weeks ago in La Liga and has since struggled to complete in an entire match for Los Blancos in their last three games in all competitions.He however featured in the first-leg clash of Real's last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu for 81 minutes, and though some reports suggested Valverde was a doubt for the second-leg, Ancelotti says the Uruguayan is available for selection as Real gaze upon the quarter-finals of the competition.Speaking to the media ahead of Real's domestic Sunday clash against Rayo Vallecano, the Italian manager stated that Federico is in good condition for upcoming matches."Fede Valverde is available. He arrived just in front of Atleti, but he has improved and is in good condition. He can play, and we will see"In La Liga, Real sit in third place on the standings, three point behind leaders Barcelona and two behind city rivals Atletico. Valverde over the past seasons has proved to be crucial for Los Blancos in any position afforded him by any manager on the field.His participation in the next set of games will surely prove to be crucial for Los Blancos, who are only one game away from reaching the Copa del Rey final this season.

Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Federico Valverde is available for selection though the player looks far from his best physical level amid injury concerns.

Valverde suffered a major setback weeks ago in La Liga and has since struggled to complete in an entire match for Los Blancos in their last three games in all competitions.

He however featured in the first-leg clash of Real’s last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu for 81 minutes, and though some reports suggested Valverde was a doubt for the second-leg, Ancelotti says the Uruguayan is available for selection as Real gaze upon the quarter-finals of the competition.

Speaking to the media ahead of Real’s domestic Sunday clash against Rayo Vallecano, the Italian manager stated that Federico is in good condition for upcoming matches.

“Fede Valverde is available. He arrived just in front of Atleti, but he has improved and is in good condition. He can play, and we will see”

In La Liga, Real sit in third place on the standings, three point behind leaders Barcelona and two behind city rivals Atletico. Valverde over the past seasons has proved to be crucial for Los Blancos in any position afforded him by any manager on the field.

His participation in the next set of games will surely prove to be crucial for Los Blancos, who are only one game away from reaching the Copa del Rey final this season.