Thibaut Courtois’s absence from Real Madrid appears set to extend for another week, as he has yet to fully recover from the injury he sustained during the last international break.
The Belgian international missed Real Madrid’s match against Leganés on Saturday due to an injury. It is believed the injury is minor, and his absence was merely a precaution.
According to AS, Courtois missed Real Madrid’s training session on Sunday, raising doubts about his availability to play against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.
Andriy Lunin was initially expected to continue guarding the goal for the Sociedad match, as he has done in the cup matches, but even Courtois’s presence on the bench is in doubt.
Carlo Ancelotti wants to ensure Courtois’s full recovery to ensure his participation in next week’s Champions League quarter-final match against Arsenal.
With his expected absence against Sociedad, Courtois is likely to complete his recovery and be available first for Saturday’s La Liga match against Valencia, preparing for the crucial clash against Arsenal.
Real Madrid has the advantage over Sociedad, having won the first leg at Anoeta 1-0, and will face the winner of the Barcelona-Atlético Madrid match in the final in Seville.
