Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde in action with Getafe’s Marc Cucurella during their La Liga match at Coliseum Alfonso Perez in Getafe January 4, 2020. Real did not say when the Uruguay midfielder could expect to return from the injury, although Spanish media reports said he would be out of action for at least a month. — Reuters pic

MADRID, Nov 9 — Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a fracture in his right leg during yesterday’s 4-1 defeat at Valencia in La Liga, the Spanish champions said today.

Real did not say when the Uruguay midfielder could expect to return from the injury, although Spanish media reports said he would be out of action for at least a month.

"Following tests carried out on our player, Federico Valverde he has been diagnosed with a fracture in the posterior tibial bone in his right leg. His recovery will continue to be assessed,” Real said in a statement.

The injury means Valverde will miss Uruguay’s World Cup qualifying matches against Colombia and Brazil this month.

Real, who are fourth in La Liga with 16 points, visit Villarreal in their first game after the international break. — Reuters