Valverde: “I still have a lot to improve, learn and grow”

The midfielder of Real Madrid, Fede Valverde, who was one of the most prominent figures in the qualifying match between Uruguay and Chile on Thursday, He acknowledged this Friday that he still has “much to improve, learn and grow” and that he has not reached football maturity.

“I still have a lot to improve, to learn, to grow. If we compare previous years, I feel much better, more trained on a football and personal level. But I am very young and I have a lot to learn“, explained the Real Madrid player in a virtual press conference offered at the Celeste Complex.

Valverde He acknowledged that he takes advantage of the concentrations under the command of Oscar Washington Tabárez to “grab those advice from those who have more experience.” and try to “reflect in each training and match” what he is experiencing as a footballer, something he faces “with great pride”. The Uruguayan midfielder He confessed that he is not connected with his teammates in the white club, since during the concentrations with the Celeste he takes the opportunity to interact with those who do not see regularly.

“It's nice, it has a great time, we enjoy the concentrationWe try to look for group objectives, “he added about the members of the Uruguayan team.

On the game against Chile, Valverde acknowledged that La Roja dominated the game in the second half, but that Uruguay's first 45 minutes were “very good, having the ball and reaching the opposite area” and that it only needed to “improve in finishing” the chances created.

“The important thing is that it was won, which is what one looks for, works and trains, to seek victory. Starting by winning a qualifying round gives you motivation and the desire to work harder to continue down this path, “he said.