Valverde ankle injury clouds Madrid derby after Lee's tackle
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 주대은 기자
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Key points
- Real Madrid confirm Valverde suffered serious ankle trauma; further tests scheduled
- Lee's first-half tackle in Madrid derby left Valverde injured; referee issued no card
- Mourinho claims tackle warranted red card; Valverde's international availability uncertain
Summary
Controversy erupted in the Madrid derby as Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1. In the 45th minute, Lee Kang-in's tackle on Federico Valverde caused trauma to the defender's left ankle. Real Madrid confirmed on the 21st that Valverde had been diagnosed with serious trauma and would undergo further testing.
The referee did not issue a card and VAR was not consulted. Manager Mourinho later complained the challenge warranted a red card, sharing images of the tackle. According to Spanish media Marca, Valverde's availability for international duty is now in doubt.
Original headline
[오피셜] 발목이 꺾였다...“심각한 외상 입었어” 이강인 태클→발베르데 부상 “추가 검사 예정”
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