“He will play” – Carlo Ancelotti confirms an important injury for Real Madrid

real Madrid coach carlo anceloti has confirmed that Thibaut Courtois will make his first appearance of the season in Saturday’s La Liga clash against Cadiz.

Courtois suffered an ACL injury in training ahead of Real Madrid’s first game of the 2023-24 campaign against Athletic Bilbao, and then suffered another knee problem in training in March.

The second problem forced him to undergo further operations, but the Belgium international was always confident of returning to action before the end of the season and has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks.

Ancelotti said last month that Courtois was prepared to play against Cadiz, and the Italian has now confirmed that the team’s number one goalkeeper will play this weekend.

However, the Real Madrid coach has said that Andriy Lunin will be between the sticks again for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich next week.

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Thibaut Courtois will play against Cádiz on Saturday

“Courtois is fine. Tomorrow he will play after a long time. It is good news that he is back, as is (Eder) Militao. He can contribute, he is fine, he is very excited. We are delighted that he has returned,” Ancelotti said. reporters during his press conference on Friday.

“The final we have in mind is Wednesday against Bayern, where Lunin will play. Then we’ll see.”

Courtois has made 230 appearances for Real Madrid since his arrival in the summer of 2018, including 49 appearances in all competitions during the 2022-23 campaign.

The 31-year-old has already won eight trophies during his time at the Bernabeu and could now contribute to two more, with Real Madrid chasing success in La Liga and the Champions League.

Los Blancos will be confirmed as La Liga champions with four games remaining if they beat Cádiz and then second-placed Barcelona fail to beat third-placed Girona later in the day.

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Real Madrid could win the League on Saturday

“The objective is very clear: add three points to be closer to winning this competition,” Ancelotti added when asked about the title race.

“We only think about achieving our objective against a team that is fighting to avoid relegation, that arrives at the Bernabéu with desire and enthusiasm.”

Real Madrid are currently at the top of the table, 11 points behind Barcelona in second place, while Cádiz are in 18th place, five points behind Celta Vigo in 17th place. , in the battle to remain in the division.

David Alaba It is the only absence of the team this weekend, with Aurelien Tchouameni fit despite fears over a foot injury.

Ancelotti will announce the changes ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern, and the Italian also confirmed it Arda Guler He will start on Saturday.

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