Ancelotti Puts Tebas in His Place and Talks About Courtois's Injury: He Will Return...

Carlo Ancelotti Hasn't Hesitated to Respond to Javier Tebas, who had made comments about the management of substitutions in the 85th minute of Real Madrid.

The Italian coach was clear and forceful:  "Tebas? Nothing new, I already knew about his obsession with Madrid. I didn't know he also wants to be a coach. He is disrespecting the club and the coaches."

Ancelotti Showed His Disagreement with the Criticisms from the President of La Liga, making it clear that the team's decisions on the field are exclusively up to the coaching staff and himself. Ancelotti's response highlights his firm stance against external interference in the club's work.

Courtois Out for Leganés

Regarding the team's absences, Ancelotti also addressed the situation of Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper didn't train with the group on the eve of the match against Leganés, and everything indicates that he will be out for this match that will be played tomorrow at Santiago Bernabéu.

Courtois returned from his commitment with the Belgium national team with a muscle strain that prevented him from playing in the second match of the break against Ukraine, and he hasn't been able to train normally since his return to Valdebebas.

Despite Courtois's absence, Ancelotti didn't seem worried about the severity of the injury. "It's a small thing, in a few days he can recover," explained the coach.

In fact, Ancelotti showed his optimism for the upcoming matches and emphasized that he trusts in the quick recovery of his star goalkeeper.

The Squad Depth Expands

Additionally, he assured that he expects to have Mendy and Ceballos available for the first leg of the Champions League against Arsenal.

With Courtois out of action, Andriy Lunin will take the goal for Real Madrid in the match against Leganés. The Ukrainian has the opportunity to prove his worth in an important match where Madrid will seek to continue their good run in the league.