Federico Valverde has admitted that he is still experiencing physical discomfort after arriving in Uruguay for the November international break. The Real Madrid midfielder is set to join his national teammates ahead of matches against Argentina and the Dominican Republic, while also discussing the new era under Diego Forlán and his willingness to play in any position required by the coach.

"I had an injury before the last call-up, I'm still having some discomfort, I'm not at 100%, but you always have to come to the national team. It's always good to be here and experience the day-to-day with the group, to learn the coach's methods. I was really looking forward to being here," he said at Carrasco International Airport.

Valverde also expressed his happiness at returning to the national team and reuniting with Forlán, whom he previously played alongside at Peñarol.

"I'm very happy. It's been a long time since I've been here, and I'm glad to be back with the team, with the national team, with my teammates. I'm also happy to be able to enjoy working with an idol like Diego Forlán, with whom I was a teammate at Peñarol, and now I get to experience it as his coach. I'm going to try to make the most of every day."

Asked about his preferred position, the midfielder stressed that he is ready to adapt to the coach's decisions, pointing to his current role as a full-back at Real Madrid.

"I prepare myself wherever the coach wants me to play. I try to be the best in my position; right now I'm playing as a full-back, and I'm preparing to do well there and be the best in my position. I like to set myself new challenges. If later, with the national team, I have to play somewhere else, I'll give my best so that Uruguay does well," he concluded.

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