"Daily Sports" reported that Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is facing a serious "right back shortage" at the critical moment of two tough battles against Juventus and Barcelona.

With the team's two regular right backs, Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold, injured one after another, Uruguayan midfielder Valverde is almost "destined" to play this position again.

Although Valverde has publicly stated before that he was "not born to play as a full-back," his recent statements have demonstrated extremely high professionalism. He clarified that he had never refused the coach's arrangements and was willing to "try his best for his teammates and Real Madrid." This attitude is crucial for the team because coach Xabi Alonso has regarded Valverde as the best solution after experimenting with center back Asensio on the wing without success.

In fact, whether under Ancelotti last season or in this season's game against Villarreal, Valverde's performance at the right back position was top-notch, even as good as a full-time player.

Therefore, although a guest full-back is not his personal first choice, facing the upcoming devilish schedule, Valverde's comprehensiveness and spirit of sacrifice for the team make him the best candidate for Alonso to solve the urgent need and stabilize the defense.