Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has, on Friday evening, provided an update on the fitness of a key member of the clubβs squad.
The player in question? Thibaut Courtois.
The subject of the wellbeing of shot-stopper Courtois has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines at the Bernabeu ahead of the coming weekend.
This comes with the status of Realβs no.1 for Sundayβs highly-anticipated Clasico showdown having been long remained up in the air.
Spanish footballβs two biggest clubs are set to renew rivalries at the Bernabeu in less than 48 hoursβ time, locked on points at the La Liga summit.
David Alaba of Real Madrid after the Spanish championship La Liga football match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on March 20, 2022 at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain – Photo: Irh/DPPI/LiveMedia David Alaba after the La Liga football match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on March 20, 2022 at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain – Photo: Irh/DPPI/LiveMedia (Alamy Stock Photo)
In turn, though Andriy Lunin has done an altogether admirable job in his absence, Courtois, sidelined with a back issue, missing out against Barcelona would mark a major blow.
Speaking this evening, it therefore came as little surprise when the subject of Courtoisβ wellbeing was put to Carlo Ancelotti.
And the Blancos boss, albeit whilst assuring that his no.1 wonβt be risked if not fully fit, sparked hope across the clubβs fanbase in explaining that:
βCourtois trained today, he felt good and tomorrow they will have another test.β
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