Real Madrid will visit Arsenal At Emirates Stadium for the first part of UEFA Champions League Quarter finals in what has been a mountain and -dal distance for the Spanish giants. But on the way into Tuesday’s matchup, The club will get a big boost with a key player back from injury.
The last few weeks have been somewhat inconsistent for The whitesincluding a shocking 2-1 home strike to 15th placed Valencia. The result led to frustration among the fans, especially when the team enters the most critical phase of the season. However, there is good news: Thibaut courtois is back.
During Monday’s press conference before the match, Courtois confirmed that he has recovered and is available for selection against Arsenal. On the question of his physical condition, the Belgian goalkeeper dealt with the latest question that had kept him on the page:
“I’m doing well, it was just a little question-something day to day. But I have had several workouts now. It’s time to change focus to Champions League and play a good game against a strong opponent“Said Courtois. Keeper missed Real Madrid’s last three matches Due to muscle fatigue After international service with Belgium, but he assured that he is fit and ready to return.
“I had two injuries at the beginning of the season that was in the adductor. After that I have had a good time, and this was a minor thing, more a daily issue. To avoid taking risks before important matches we preferred to wait and play tomorrow instead of SaturdayHe explained.
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Courtois, however, left the final decision on its starting status up to Carlo Ancelotti: “You have to ask the coach if I start but I’m ready. I have worked in the gym and in the field in recent days – I’m ready to play“He concluded.
Courtois, an important piece in Real Madrid’s Champions League puzzle
Carlo Ancelotti has long trusted Courtois as his go-to goalkeeper. That confidence was on full show last season when the Belgian started in the Champions League finals even though they were on the page for most of the season due to a serious ACL injury.
So far in the campaign 2024-25, Courtois has appeared in 37 matches, with Real Madrid losing only five of them. However, the team has dropped Four of the eight matches He has missed in the La Liga and the Champions League game – emphasizes how crucial his presence is between the posts.
