Real Madrid: 3 young players who will have a great 2021/22 season
By Avi Nagar
Federico Valverde
Fede Valverde is also one of those whose last campaign was affected by injuries and COVID. However, he was still among the highest impacting players at the club last season.
Whenever Valverde plays, there is an evident increase in quality. This is proven by the fact that Real Madrid lost just one game out of 12 in which he started in the league.
As he was on the receiving end of injuries, COVID, and Zidane’s reluctance to rotate, he couldn’t cement his place last season. But now that we have seen the negative aspects of not rotating the squad, along with the factor of aging midfield, this may finally be Valverde’s year.
Fede Valverde fulfills every expectation of a modern-day midfielder. He is physically strong, fast, direct, a great passer of the ball, and can provide good crosses into the box. He can even score some goals as he often ventures into the opposition box.
Moreover, he can play in midfield, right-wing, or even in the right-back spot if need be. The talented Uruguayan is one of the most valuable players of the club, and currently has the highest market value in the club.
Valverde may be the perfect player to start a new era of midfield dominance and can help ease the transition from Luka Modric’s imminent departure in near future.