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A fitness setback prevented Courtois from making his comeback to play, despite the fact that he was rumored to be available beginning with the quarterfinal of the Champions League. Courtois was agonizingly close to making his return to duty.
Madrid Universal has been told by sources that the former goalkeeper for Atletico Madrid and Chelsea is expected to be ready for Real Madrid’s match against Cadiz in the La Liga round that will take place this coming weekend.
In light of the fact that Courtois has begun training with the rest of his colleagues, it is anticipated that he will participate on Saturday. Ancelotti made the announcement that the player may make his long-awaited comeback against the Andalusians.
When the player was questioned about returning to action, he maintained his composure while also building confidence in Andriy Lunin, who is doing his duty in an impeccable manner.
If Courtois is unable to complete the season for Madrid, Lunin can find himself on the receiving end of the situation.
Despite the fact that Lunin has been outstanding for Real Madrid this season, the club is planning to extend his contract until 2028; the only thing that is still lacking is an official statement.
This Ukrainian international has been vital in the Whites’ Champions League knockout matches as well as helping them keep the best defensive record in La Liga. He has also helped the Whites retain the best defensive record in La Liga.
During the first leg of the competition, he was the player of the match, making nine saves against RB Leipzig. After that, he made numerous saves, including two penalties in the shootout, which allowed Los Blancos to go to the semifinals of the tournament. Manchester City was eliminated from the competition.
If Courtois, who is just recovering from an injury, closes the season as the manager’s first choice despite all of the good work he has done, Lunin would feel that Ancelotti has done a poor job, and he would have every cause to feel that way. Courtois has been playing well throughout the season up to this point.
Real Madrid must not take any risks with Courtois after he has had two procedures in a space of less than a year. Domenico Tedesco has already decided that Courtois will not be included in the Belgian side that will compete in the Euro 2024 tournament.
In spite of the fact that he is maybe the best goalkeeper in the world, it is still uncertain which alternative Carlo Ancelotti will choose in the event that Real Madrid advances to the final of the Champions League. When one takes into consideration the fact that Courtois was awarded the title of Most Valuable Player in the 2022 edition of the tournament, this proposition becomes much more compelling.
