Atletico Madrid ace gives update on Fede Valverde after Baena incident: “Spoken to him”

Federico Valverde is in boiling water. The Uruguayan International’s decision to physically assault Alex Baena may have given him temporary solace, but the repercussions appear massive.

The Villarreal midfielder filed an official complaint for physical assault against the Uruguayan last night, and police have swiftly swung into action. Statements from both Valverde and Baena have already been collected with the Real Madrid star even confessing to the assault.

Valverde’s Uruguayan National teammate and Atletico Madrid defender, Jose Maria Gimenez revealed last night that he had spoken to the midfielder about what happened and revealed that he was not doing well.

“I have spoken with Fede Valverde, he is screwed,” he said as revealed by El Chiringuito.

Villarreal support their player’s appeal for justice and matters are expected to get serious. Rumours have it that Valverde could face a ban of at least four games for his actions which may be extended after the anti-violence committee’s report. However, other reports state that the case will go down the criminal route without a match ban.

Valverde’s decision to punch Baena was triggered by the Villarreal player’s nasty comments about his wife’s pregnancy complications when the two teams met in Copa del Rey earlier this season. A further statement on Saturday rubbed salt onto Valverde’s wounds.

With the case against him officially filed, it remains to be seen what kind of sanctions the Real Madrid star faces.

His potential unavailability would be a big blow to Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for the Italian tactician sees the midfielder as a regular starter.