With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior already in doubt for Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter final against ArsenalAnother large setback has appeared for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. When the club hangs for potential UEFA sanctions against four of its stars after a controversial derby victory over Atlético Madrid, an injury -silent develops behind the scenes.
While much of the attention remains on Mbappe, Vinicius, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballosthat is under investigation for their behavior after the match, Real Madrid may be missing another crucial name when traveling to Emirates Stadium.
Important absence in goal?
White has have already played two matches in a row without their first election goalkeeperAnd with every day that goes by, the worry grows. What originally seemed like a minor setback has now been transformed into a race toward the time for a crucial return.
In fact, Thibaut Courtois picked up a muscle injury during the last international breakMissing his national team’s second fixture due to precautionary issues. Early reports suggested that he would be on time for Real Madrid’s La Liga collision against The legand He was absent from the squad again.
His continued absence has forced Backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the starting lineupA role he has handled admirable. Lunin was already expected to present in Copa del Rey Semifinal Second Bone Against Real SociedadBut with the club’s No. 1 that still cannot train with the main group, the Ukrainian could be On the verge of an extended driving in start XI.
Thibaut Courtoi’s injury: Growing concern?
It has now been confirmed it Thibaut Courtois has not yet fully recovered from the muscle issue he maintained when he was on international service with Belgium. Originally, described as a precautionary measure, his absence has extended beyond expected and raised concern about his accessibility for upcoming fixtures.
Belgium’s return was originally in for Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Valencia on April 5a game that would serve as his comeback before decisive Champions League quarter final against Arsenal on April 9. However, according to reports from Kadena KlaraThe experienced shotgun have not made the expected progress in its rehabilitation and is now being considered a doubt for the Valencia match -and sets its UEFA Champions League participation with serious risk.
If Courtois cannot recover in time, Lunin is likely to start against Arsenalmarks one of the biggest moments of his career. While Lunin has proven his reliability in Cup competitions, going into a Champions League quarter final against a high-intensity Gunners attack a completely different challenge.
