Valverde admits he is not 100% fit and is playing at full-back

Federico Valverde arrived in Uruguay to join the national team for the November break, with matches against Argentina and the Dominican Republic ahead. According to MARCA, the Uruguayan Real Madrid player admitted he still has physical discomfort from an injury he picked up before his previous call-up and is not at 100%.

Valverde stressed that, despite the discomfort, he always answers when the national team calls. He said he was delighted to be reunited with Diego Forlán, his former Peñarol teammate, who now coaches the side. He also explained that he spoke with the coach about his condition and about the new stage that begins after the World Cup, with the aim of leaving the last tournament behind and giving the fans joy again.

On his position, he said he trains wherever the coach wants him to play. At Real Madrid he is currently playing at full-back, and he wants to be the best in that role. If Uruguay needs him somewhere else, he said he will give his all so the national team wins.