Real Madrid star ‘hospitalised’ after ‘critical coaching struggle’ as emergency assembly held
Federico Valverde has reportedly been taken to hospital following a second training ground altercation with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni as Spanish giants call emergency meeting
Federico Valverde was reportedly left hospitalised after a training ground fight with Aurelien Tchouameni (Image: Getty)
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde required hospital treatment following another physical confrontation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, according to Spanish media reports.
Earlier this week, it emerged that both players had clashed during training, just days ahead of this weekend’s pivotal encounter against Barcelona. A win for the Catalan side would clinch the La Liga crown with three matches remaining.
Fresh claims suggest a second altercation erupted between the pair on Thursday. This latest incident has been labelled as ‘very serious’ and led to Valverde needing medical attention at hospital, Marca reports. The new confrontation is alleged to have been ‘much worse’ than their previous bust-up.
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The row is said to have intensified from the beginning, with multiple staff members stepping in unsuccessfully to restore order. Subsequently, the entire Real Madrid squad was required to stay behind at the training facility for an ’emergency meeting’ in the changing room.
The current mood at the club is being portrayed as ‘extremely tense’ with mounting concerns that the situation remains far from settled.
Tensions have been simmering behind closed doors since Real Madrid’s Champions League elimination by Bayern Munich last month. The first incident occurred when Antonio Rudiger was allegedly embroiled in a heated dispute with another first-team player at the club’s training facility.
A video clip widely circulated on social media seemed to depict Rudiger striking Alvaro Carreras during an argument, witnessed by other squad members.
Simultaneously, it was suggested that Real Madrid coaches and other associated individuals were privately questioning Carreras’ dedication.
He later released a statement, declaring: “Certain insinuations and comments have emerged about me that do not reflect reality. My commitment to this club and to the coaches I have worked with has been absolute from day one, and it will continue to be so.”
Subsequently, Rudiger expressed regret for his actions and recently hosted a lunch for his team-mates and their families.
Following this, there was another disagreement involving Kylian Mbappe and a member of Real Madrid’s coaching team prior to the match against Real Betis.
It remains uncertain whether any additional incidents will occur in the coming days, as tensions appear to be reaching a critical level.
