Federico Valverde went to hospital with a head injury after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, but denied the pair “came to blows”.

The Uruguayan said the injury, which will keep him out of Sunday’s match against Barcelona, was caused when he “accidentally hit a table”.

Midfielder Valverde explained he suffered a “small cut on my forehead that required a routine visit to the hospital” during what he described as an argument.

The club, who have opened disciplinary proceedings against both players, said Valverde, 27, has been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma, a type of concussion.

The Thursday morning incident came just three days before Real face a crunch title match against rivals – and likely champions – Barcelona.

“Valverde is at home in good condition and will have to remain at rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by the medical protocols for this diagnosis,” the club said.

Source: BBC