On Wednesday, Valverde denied his refusal to play in the right -back position, which was not accustomed to, during his team’s match with Kererat Kazakhi in the Champions League.
According to press reports, the midfielder “refused to warm up with the substitutes before the match, and when he asked him to do so during the meeting, he stood on the seam and his arm behind his back in protest.”
He said on his account on the X platform: “I read many articles that talk about me negatively. I know that I have played bad matches and realized it. I have nothing to hide, and I am honest about it.”
He added: “I am very sad. You can say a lot about me, but you can not under any circumstance to say I refuse to play.
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The Spanish website “Defense Central” stated that Perez contacted the Uruguayan star after the team returned from Kazakhstan, in order to “reassure the player”, after the spread of press reports that he refused to play in the right -back position.
The source pointed out that Perez confirmed to Valverde that “the management of the club and the technical director Xabi Alonso trust and support him.”
The “Merengue” president urged Valverde not to let what is said in the press.
Valverde was influenced by Perez’s connection and shed some tears, and thanked him for his confidence and support, according to the same source.
The conversation ended with a phrase that the two parties pledged to: “This season we will win many titles,” according to “Defense Central”.
On Wednesday, Valverde denied his refusal to play in the right -back position, which was not accustomed to, during his team’s match with Kererat Kazakhi in the Champions League.
According to press reports, the midfielder “refused to warm up with the substitutes before the match, and when he asked him to do so during the meeting, he stood on the seam and his arm behind his back in protest.”
He said on his account on the X platform: “I read many articles that talk about me negatively. I know that I have played bad matches and realized it. I have nothing to hide, and I am honest about it.”
He added: “I am very sad. You can say a lot about me, but you can not under any circumstance to say I refuse to play.
