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Real Madrid star player Federico Valverde has debunked rumors suggesting that he refused to play against Kairat on Tuesday, September 30. He claimed that he has a good relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso and has given his all to the club.
Real Madrid hammered kairat 5-0 at the Ortalyq Stadion in Kazakhstan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Federico Valverde remained on the bench for the entire match. This comes after he made a mistake in their 5-2 loss against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in LaLiga on the weekend.
Hence, some reports said that Valverde refused to play against Kairat as he did not want to play as a right-back. However, the Real Madrid player has declined such claims, writing on his X (FKA Twitter) handle on Wednesday:
"I have read several articles damaging my reputation. I know I’ve had bad games, I’m aware of it. I’m not hiding, and I face the criticism head-on. I’m truly sad. People can say many things about me, but under no circumstances can they say that I refuse to play. I have given everything and more for this club, I’ve played while fractured, injured, and I’ve never complained or asked for a break."
He added:
"I have a good relationship with the coach, which makes me feel confident enough to tell him which position I prefer on the field, but I always, always made it clear that I’m available to perform anywhere, on any trip, and in every game. I’ve left my heart and soul in this club and I will continue to do so, even if sometimes it’s not enough or I’m not playing as I’d like. I swear on my pride that I will never give up and will fight until the end, playing wherever I’m needed."
So far, Valverde has scored 32 goals and 34 assists for Real Madrid in 331 matches. The match against Kairat was the first one he didn't feature in this season, starting all but one match across competitions.
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