Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has surprised the media by revealing that Thibaut Courtois could return to action as early as next week. The Belgian goalkeeper had been ruled out for the rest of the season after a meniscus tear in his knee, but has recovered in double-quick time.
Manchester City and Real Madrid have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg clash tonight. The match at the Bernabeu promises to an enthralling affair.
Thibaut Courtois had been very close to returning from the ACL tear he suffered back in August, but after a fresh knee injury during the international break, his hopes of playing at all this season looked to be over, as further surgery placed his recovery time at 6-8 weeks.
This season has seen Andriy Lunin definitely announce himself at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old had struggled for prominence since arriving in 2018 – he had been Thibaut Courtois’ understudy for the last few seasons, but with the Belgian missing the entirety of the current campaign, he has stamped his authority.
It’s incredibly unlikely that Thibaut Courtois will play a single match this season. Having tore his ACL in August, a few days before the MD1 clash with Athletic Club, the Belgian goalkeeper had been very close to a return, before he tore the meniscus in his other knee earlier this week, which will keep him out of action for at least two months.
Thibaut Courtois’ latest knee injury, which he sustained earlier this season and will keep him out of action for the remainder of this season, means that Andriy Lunin will continue as Real Madrid’s undisputed number one.
Mike Maignan has entered Real Madrid’s list of potential summer targets as they continue to have doubts over how much Thibaut Courtois can contribute.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has bid farewell to the season, after surgery on his right knee went successfully. The Belgian goalkeeper, who has been recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee since the start of the season, will miss the entire campaign.
It’s been a nightmare day for Thibaut Courtois. During Tuesday’s training session with Real Madrid, he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee – the opposite one to which he tore his ACL – which is expected to keep him out for almost two months, which effectively means that his season is over without a game being played.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be sidelined for a further 4 to 6 weeks, sources have told ESPN, after the club confirmed he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during a training session on Tuesday.
Real Madrid goal keeper Thibaut Courtois has aimed a jibe at Belgium head coach Domenico Tedesco. The Red Devils continue their preparations for Euro 2024 with two friendly games this month against the Republic of Ireland and England.
In some ways Andrey Lunin has not had the season he hoped, in other ways it’s been a real success. When Thibaut Courtois went down injured at the start of the season, it looked like he would have a real chance to establish himself.
Real Madrid suffered two major blows at the start of the season, with Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao both suffering ACL tears within a matter of days of each other.
Real Madrid enthusiasts received a much-needed shot in the arm as head coach Carlo Ancelotti disclosed the eagerly anticipated return dates for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Éder Militão.
Real Madrid look as if they may yet have crucial contributions from Eder Militao and Thibaut Courtois before the end of the season. Both suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuiries within three days of each other at the start of the season, but are nearing their returns.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Thibaut Courtois will return to action this month. Courtois has recovered from suffering an ACL injury in preseason.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao could be around six weeks away from coming back to action, having missed the past six months through anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
Real Madrid’s season has been excellent up to this point, and it’s been especially impressive considering the injury woes that they have suffered throughout the campaign.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, known for his love of luxury cars, has recently added a custom-built Porsche 992 GT3 RS to his impressive collection, spending a staggering £350,000 on this high-performance masterpiece.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits he may've played his last game for Belgium. As he recovers from ACL surgery, Courtois has stated he won't be available for Euros selection even if he returns before the end of the season.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has returned to training. Courtois is recovering from an ACL injury suffered at the start of the season. Real coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the development after their Copa win against Arandina.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has announced he won't make Belgium's Euros campaign. Courtois is recovering from knee surgery he underwent at the beginning of the season.
Real Marid have identified Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou as their replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois after the Belgian goalkeeper tore his ACL in training this week. Courtois will have to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair the damage, Madrid announced on Thursday.
Man City have destroyed Real Madrid in the opening part of their Champions League clash with the away side having Thibaut Courtois to thank for keeping them in the game. The Belgian made a big save from the Man City striker earlier in the match but the second was even better.
Manchester City were knocking on the door in the second half of their Champions League semi-final first-leg tie against Real Madrid, but they hadn’t counted on Thibaut Courtois being in outstanding form.
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Real Madrid are worried that key player Thibaut Courtois could miss up to a month of action after suffering an injury on international duty with Belgium.
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