Casemiro Ready to Compete with Federico Valverde

DBasia.news –  Real Madrid midfielder, Casemiro, claims he is ready to compete with Federico Valverde for the defensive midfield position.

Valverde’s name began to emerge after being able to show brilliant performances with Real Madrid in the last two seasons. The Uruguayan player also successfully collected 19 appearances in the LaLiga this season.

“Federico Valverde’s ability to open fire, his work ethic and physical ability has made him suitable to be played as a box to box midfielder. That makes me believe that he is number eight player, “said Casemiro.

Casemiro is also reluctant to question Valverde’s ability if played as a defensive midfielder. According to him, Valverde is a player who can inhabit various positions in midfield.

“That doesn’t mean he can’t be played as a defensive midfielder. In my eyes, Valverde can assume a variety of different roles in midfield, “continued the Brazilian.

“However, I still believe that his best position is a box to box midfielder. As in that position he can show his ability offensively and defensively, “said Casemiro.

Valverde is indeed seen as a substitute figure for Luka Modric in the future. As the Croatian midfielder is 34 years of age and nearing the end of his professional career.