Courtois Faces Extended Time on Sidelines Following Injury

Injury Update

Thibaut Courtois played for just 45 minutes in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester City, as Madrid secured a 2-1 victory on Tuesday evening.

Manager’s Comments

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa stated that the decision to substitute Courtois was precautionary, noting that the goalkeeper was eager to continue. Nonetheless, this change came as Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals.

Medical Assessment

After thorough assessments, Real Madrid has announced the details of Courtois’s injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for several weeks.

“Following evaluations conducted today by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Thibaut Courtois has been diagnosed with a muscular injury affecting the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps. Further assessments are pending,” the club noted in their statement.

Upcoming Matches

The upcoming Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid this Sunday will see Courtois sidelined. Additionally, Real Madrid is set to face Bayern Munich in the next round of the Champions League soon, and early indications suggest that Courtois may not be fit to participate in this crucial matchup.

Goalkeeper Stand-In

In the interim, Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will step in as the starting keeper while Arbeloa navigates the challenges posed by an already injury-prone squad.