REAL MADRID star Federico Valverde was rushed to hospital after a second training ground bust-up with his own team-mate. Reports in Spain say that the Uruguayan continued a feud with Aurelien Tchouameni from Wednesday and sustained a blow that needed medical attention.
A “very serious” incident is described by Marca , with Valverde and Frenchman Tchouameni arguing in the changing room. Other Madrid players and staff had to break the pair apart after they also had a bust-up earlier in the week.
Thursday’s flashpoint is claimed to have been “much worse” than the one a day earlier with Valverde refusing to shake Tchouameni’s hand after their initial spat.
By the end of the session they clashed inside the main building again and Valverde ended up being taken to hospital. Tensions were sparked on Wednesday after a foul during a drill at Valdebebas, with a heated argument taking place. It all spilled over after the session as well with an EMERGENCY meeting held.
Spanish TV station El Chiringuito suggest that manager Alvaro Arbeloa went with Valverde to hospital and that he needed stitches. Madrid are attempting to stop the issues which have derailed the end of their season.
Los Blancos are currently in turmoil and are set for a second consecutive trophyless campaign.
At least six players are said not to be talking to interim Arbeloa.
Further reports recently have said former Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger slapped full-back Alvaro Carreras. However, the senior German international is believed to have apologized for it and made up.
Then there is Kylian Mbappe , who has been spotted away with actress Ester Exposito despite being out of action due to injury.
Over 32 MILLION fans have since signed a petition calling for him to leave the club. Mbappe was one of those known to be supportive of ex-boss Xabi Alonso , who was sacked in January and had split the squad. The attacker’s reps responded online, saying: “Part of the criticisms are based on an overinterpretation of elements related to a recovery period strictly supervised by the club.
“This is not corresponding to the reality of the commitment and the work that Kylian does daily for the good of the team.” Madrid will concede the title to bitter rivals Barcelona this weekend in El Clasico if they do not win at Camp Nou.
They have only won two of their last six matches in all competitions, including being dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich last month.