I have read several articles damaging my reputation. I know I've had bad games, I'm aware of it' Real Madrid star Federico Valverde slams critics on social media

"I wasn't born to play full-back, I didn't grow up playing there. It was an emergency situation."

"I have read several articles damaging my reputation. I know I've had bad games, I'm aware of it. I'm not hiding, and I face the criticism head-on, the midfielder wrote. I'm truly sad. People can say many"

Federico Valverde refuted accusations that he had downed tools and issued a statement via his official X account, saying several articles damaged his reputation. He returned to his preferred midfield role under Xabi Alonso after a period playing as an emergency right-back. Injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal sparked debate about a possible move back to right-back. Valverde said he was not born to play full-back and that the previous role was an emergency. He confirmed he would never refuse any position, acknowledged poor form, and expressed sadness at the criticism.

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