Fede Valverde backs Real Madrid’s rising star for future captaincy: ‘It will mark an era at the club’

If Real Madrid beats Napoli tomorrow night, it will be their second win of the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League season.

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In their last game, Real Madrid beat Girona 3-0, so they are ready for this one at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Real Madrid’s last two La Liga games were wins over Las Palmas and Girona. They will want to keep that streak going and come back from Italy with three points.

Before the game, Federico Valverde, a midfielder, and Carlo Ancelotti went to a news conference together. They talked about a lot of things, including their own situations and Luka Modric’s.

We need to keep winning in the Champions League, and the next game is against a legendary foe. “We’re excited, and we want to keep going in the right direction so that we can have the best possible international break,” Valverde said.

Last year, the Uruguayan player had some personal issues that he had to deal with. When asked how he handled them, he said:

“I won’t remember it because these are hard times for me.” They are not nice to go through, and I don’t want anyone to have them. Things happen in life that make things hard, but you should try to stay upbeat even when things get tough. I tried to pay attention to Madrid and the World Cup.

“We won the Madrid Cup…” It helped me forget about everything bad. You know, it made me grow up. Sometimes bad things happen when you least expect them, but you have to get through them with the people you care about.

A lot of people have also asked Valverde to say something about the situation of experienced midfielder Luka Modric, who hasn’t played much this season. But the Uruguayan player argued that the famous midfielder should still be a role model for everyone, saying:

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“He’s always been the same. There’s Luka Modric. He’s been a guide for me since the beginning, and he still is. Even if he doesn’t get the minutes he needs or wants. He’s never put on a bad act, which says a lot about him as a person and a player.

“That player is fierce, the most competitive I’ve ever seen.” We should admire him. He keeps writing history. He sets a good example for everyone, but especially for kids. We need to keep learning and having fun with him until the end.

Valverde has been talked about as a possible future Real Madrid captain for a long time. The midfielder revealed that he wants to lead the team when he said:

“Of course, yes.” Since I joined Real Madrid, it’s been a dream. To be that person and role model for a lot of people around the world. So you can play like Carvajal, Modric, Toni… We watch what they do. That beautiful event in Uruguay was one of the best in my life, and I’d love to be a part of it here.

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The center for Real Madrid is one of the best in the game right now. When asked if it was the best in the world, Valverde replied:

“I believe every player is unique and that they are among the best in the world.” After all, every player tries their best every day, which helps us all keep getting better.

“Everyone who gets to play will always do their best, and the competition is good for the club and helps it grow.” “I think it will be very hard for them to beat us.”

Valverde said that Jude Bellingham has all the qualities to become a global superstar because of how well he has fit in at the club and made an effect.Federico Valverde "se siente mejor que nunca" previo a enfrentar al  Nápoles, por Champions League - GolCaracolIt’s the job of world stars to make a name for themselves wherever they go. Jude is the same in these ways. “He’s been on a good team for a long time, but Real Madrid is a whole new level, and he’s handling it so well,” he said.”He looks like an experienced player who has been here for a long time.” We know he’s a great football player, but he’s also a unique guy. He takes care of his team and has a great mind. He will definitely become a leader who will mark a new era at Real Madrid.If you ask him how hard it is to play in midfield and how he likes the new scheme Carlo Ancelotti has put in place this season, he says:”The midfield was great from the first day I got there.” I believed it was the best center ever in football history. All of them helped me learn a lot.Valverde: "Bellingham puede llegar a ser un capitán que marque una época en  el Madrid" - Infobae“I got to see him with Casemiro, who taught me a lot.” The best players in the world are here, making it very hard to win. I should be thankful that I get to play today. I’ll try to teach the young players what they taught me when I first got there.He also said this about his job in the new group: “I’m not having a hard time adjusting.” I’m feeling great. I’m doing the right thing because I play every game.”Of course, when you’re used to the 4-3-3, you try to change things and keep learning.” When you have a teacher like that, you need to pay attention and respect him. I feel like I’m doing pretty good. I’m still getting better and learning.”