Federico Valverde will be out of action for a few weeks with a knee injury he sustained during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clasico win against Barcelona on Sunday.
The Uruguayan entered the field of play as a substitute in the 72nd minute but didn't last too long, injuring himself in a clash with Gerard Pique before being taken off in stoppage time.
AS now report the 23-year-old has suffered a small sprain and a thoracic contusion. That knock will keep him out for around ten days, which rules him out of contention for Real's games against Osasuna and Elche. He may also struggle to be fit for the Champions League fixture with Shakhtar Donetsk, with Rayo Vallecano on 6 November perhaps a more realistic return.
Valverde posted on Twitter earlier on Monday, revealing: "Happy for the team that gave it their all and we took the three of us home, but sad for the blow that left me out of the fields for a few days. "
So far this season he has featured in nine La Liga games, making eight starts, while also appearing in three Champions League games.
