Real Madrid received bad news this Sunday, March 26: after the match of the friday before Swedenthe goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was reported with an injury and left the concentration of Belgium.
The Merengues goalkeeper left the discipline of the national team due to a sprain in the adductor, for which he is now back with Real Madrid, where he will undergo further studies.
It is important for Madrid that their starting goalkeeper is ready, because the match on April 5 is approaching with the Barcelonawhich is the Return of the Copa del Rey Semifinalin which Real Madrid down 1-0; Ida was played on March 2.
In addition, Real Madrid has the First leg of the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals against Chelseato be held on Wednesday, April 12.
What is Thibaut Courtois’ injury?
In the Belgium National Team they believe that a minor injury could be treated, but they no longer wanted to risk the player. The medical services of Real Madrid will examine goalkeeper Courtois upon arrival at the club and the recovery time will be determined.
For now, the next match for the Merengues is on April 2 against Valladolid in La Liga. While in the Belgium friendly, Courtois is already ruled out to play against Germany on Tuesday March 28.