"I wasn't born to play as a full-back, I didn't grow up playing there. It was a moment of emergency [last season]. Being able to do it well filled me with pride. But I always had doubts as to whether those games could be a little lucky, spontaneous nights. [But] I'm always available. I will learn the position if necessary. I have done well as a full-back and I am available for whatever the coach needs."
"Ask the coach, I have always said that I am at the disposal of the team. I have never refused to play in any position, I always give my best anywhere with [Carlo] Ancelotti, with [Zinedine] Zidane and with Xabi. I always gave my opinion but I never refused, it's rare for something like that to come out. It's a privilege to play for Madrid."
Federico Valverde dismissed rumours that he had refused to return to a right-back role and confirmed he will play wherever coach Xabi Alonso asks. Both Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold are sidelined with injuries, leaving the right-back spot as an immediate need for about a month, with Raul Asencio as another option. Valverde previously filled the full-back role last season and said he would learn the position again if necessary. He denied refusing positional duties, emphasized his availability for the team, admitted frustration with current form, and is likely to wear the captain's armband in the Champions League tie against Kairat Almaty.
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