Ancelotti: "Valverde is an irreplaceable player thanks to his quality, his strength and his intelligence"

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has praised Fede Valverde, calling him an "irreplaceable player" due to his quality, strength, and intelligence.

Valverde has been one of Real Madrid's standout performers this season, helping the team win the UEFA Champions League and the La Liga title.

The Uruguayan midfielder has also been impressive for his national team, scoring the winning goal in Uruguay's 2-1 victory over Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Ancelotti said that Valverde is a "complete player" who can play in a variety of positions.

"He can play as a winger, as a midfielder, and even as a full-back," Ancelotti said. "He's a very intelligent player who understands the game very well."

Ancelotti also praised Valverde's work ethic and determination.

"He's a very hard worker who always gives 100%," Ancelotti said. "He's also a very determined player who never gives up."

Valverde has been linked with a move to some of Europe's biggest clubs, but Ancelotti said that he wants to keep the player at Real Madrid.

"He's a very important player for us," Ancelotti said. "I'm very happy with him and I hope he stays at Real Madrid for many years to come."

Here are some of Valverde's key stats for the 2022/23 season:

• Appearances: 46
• Goals: 10
• Assists: 7
• Tackles: 120
• Interceptions: 75

Valverde's performances have helped Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League and the La Liga title this season.

He has also been impressive for his national team, scoring the winning goal in Uruguay's 2-1 victory over Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Valverde is a complete player who can play in a variety of positions.

He is a very intelligent player who understands the game very well.

He is also a very hard worker who always gives 100%.

Valverde is a very determined player who never gives up.

He is a very important player for Real Madrid.

Ancelotti wants to keep Valverde at Real Madrid for many years to come.