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Federico Valverde's hospitalization due to a 'traumatic brain injury' reveals the intense atmosphere at Real Madrid’s training ground. Here’s the inside scoop on the chaotic events leading up to El Clasico.
This week, tensions at Valdebebas have escalated, with multiple incidents reported ahead of the clash against Barcelona. A report from The Athletic highlights a heated argument involving Antonio Rudiger and another first-team player, while Kylian Mbappe reportedly clashed with a coach over an offside call.
Following Valverde's statement about his hospitalization, 'leaked DMs' from Aurelian Tchouameni shed light on the training ground fight. Tchouameni denies any physical altercation, stating, “At no point has my teammate hit me, nor have I hit him.” He describes the incident as a misunderstanding fueled by fatigue and frustration, leading to an accidental injury when he hit a table.
While Real Madrid confirmed Valverde is now at home in good condition, the fallout from this incident highlights the mounting pressure within the squad as they navigate a challenging season without titles. The situation underscores the emotional toll on players as they approach the season's climax.
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