'The sadness and lack of impact with which Valverde plays is unrecognizable': La Liga legend slams Real Madrid midfielder

La Liga Legend Criticizes Fede Valverde's Recent Form

Former La Liga goalkeeper Santi Cañizares voiced strong criticism of Real Madrid following their disappointing draw against Girona. He focused particularly on midfielder Fede Valverde, expressing concern about the Uruguayan’s visible drop in form and energy.

Cañizares remarked:

"The sadness and lack of impact with which Valverde plays is unrecognizable."

The former Spain international suggested that Valverde’s usual dynamism, power, and influence have faded in recent weeks, making him nearly invisible in Madrid’s midfield setup. He implied that Real Madrid’s midfield lacked the intensity and spark typically provided by Valverde, which contributed to the team’s inability to secure victory.

Despite Real Madrid’s continued lead in La Liga, Cañizares emphasized that such individual dips in performance could become critical in the long run. His comments reflect growing questions among fans and pundits regarding the physical and mental fatigue of several key players during the packed season schedule.

Cañizares concluded that Valverde must rediscover his confidence and drive if Real Madrid hopes to maintain its dominance in both domestic and European competitions.

Author summary: Santi Cañizares criticized Fede Valverde’s recent lack of intensity, describing the Real Madrid midfielder’s current performances as unrecognizable and worrying for the team’s balance.

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Tribuna.com Tribuna.com — 2025-12-01

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