Valverde (ankle) was training in the gym Tuesday and didn't join the rest of the group, according to Santiago Siguero of MARCA.
Analysis:Valverde didn't train with the rest of the group Tuesday and didn't even leave the gym, so his chances of playing this Saturday against Villarreal are looking slimmer by the day. With five matches in a 15-day stretch right after the international break, Jose Mourinho needs all his players available, but risking Valverde's early return could lead to a bigger injury. A final call on his availability for the weekend should be made closer to Saturday's match, but the early signs aren't promising.
