Valverde Rejoins Real Madrid Training After World Cup
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Uruguayan international Federico Valverde has rejoined Real Madrid's training sessions after participating in the World Cup.
- Most of the players training are from the youth academy, with Mendy, Militรฃo, and Rodrygo still recovering from injuries.
- The team practiced possession drills, ball circulation, and shooting exercises, with the next session scheduled to be closed to the public.
Federico Valverde, the Uruguayan international, was the most notable addition to Real Madrid's training on Wednesday, marking his return after his World Cup participation. This session was the third of the second week of the team's preseason preparations.
The squad, primarily composed of youth academy players, trained under the guidance of coach Jose Mourinho. Key players like Mendy, Militรฃo, and Rodrygo were absent as they continue their recovery processes, as confirmed by the club's official website.
Training began in the gymnasium before moving to the pitch at Real Madrid's sports city. After a warm-up, the available players engaged in drills focused on ball possession, circulation, and passing combinations, culminating in shooting practice. The session concluded with a series of matches.
Real Madrid is scheduled to hold another training session on Thursday at 10:00 CET, which will be closed to the public and media.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.