In the last two matches, the Belgian was replaced by Andrey Lunin
Main goalkeeper Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois will have time to recover in time for the upcoming La Liga match with Celta.
After the scandalous derby with Atlético Madrid (1:1), the Belgian complained of muscle problems. In the last two games, Thibault was replaced by Ukrainian goalkeeper Andrey Lunin: with Lille (0:1) and Villarreal (2:0).
As expected, Courtois will continue his recovery during the international break. The Belgian is expected to be fit for the game against Celta on October 19.
Let us remember that Thibault missed almost the entire 2023/24 season due to two serious knee injuries. The Belgian managed to recover by May, received credit from Carlo Ancelotti and did not let the team down – five clean sheets, including the Champions League final.
This season, Courtois is the undisputed “first” number of Real Madrid (even despite the ridiculous own goal in the game with Espanyol). Thibault played 10 matches in all tournaments, conceding seven goals. The keeper kept four meetings to zero.
In turn, Andrei Lunin was supposed to go to the camp of the Ukrainian national team. However, due to a viral infection, the goalkeeper will miss the October training camp of the blue-yellows.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team is in second place in the La Liga standings. In the Champions League, the Madrid club started with three points in two games.
Source: Sportarena
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