Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti announced that Fede Valverde will not play in the upcoming La Liga fixture against Real Betis due to discomfort but will be fit for the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Valverde has been a key player for Madrid, participating in 36 matches this season. His absence contrasts sharply with Dani Ceballos, who may miss the next two months due to a serious thigh injury. Ancelotti expressed regret for Ceballos but remains optimistic about overcoming current challenges.
He is neither injured nor is it a scheduled rest. He has discomfort, he has not recovered well and he will not be there against Betis. But he will be in the next match against Atletico.
It's a shame about Ceballos, because he was helping the team a lot with his attitude, his football, his commitment. But as always, we will sort it out.
Valverde started Madrid's first 36 matches across all competitions, underscoring his status as Ancelotti's undisputed favourite.
Madrid had to overcome Real Sociedad in the cup in midweek without Valverde, Thibaut Courtois and top scorer Kylian Mbappe.
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