Traditionally, Andrey Lunin is waiting for his chance
Ukrainian goalkeeper Andrey Lunin can get playing practice again in Real.
Blancos main goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois at the end of September I experienced muscle problems after the match with Atlético Madrid (1:1) in the eighth round of Primera Liga. As a result, the Belgian went to the hospital, and his place in goal for two matches – against Lille in the Champions League (0:1) and against Villarreal in the championship (2:0) – was taken by the Ukrainian Andrey Lunin.
The Belgian returned to training and was preparing for the next La Liga match against Celta Vigo, which will take place on November 19. However, Real doubts Thibault’s full rhythm, which is why they may give the Belgian a little more time to recover.
Courtois should be replaced by the Ukrainian Lunin. Let us note that Andrei himself also experienced some health problems, which is why he missed the October training camp of the Ukrainian national team.
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 number one 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.
Real are in second place in La Liga with 21 points.
Source: Sportarena
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