Courtois's Injury Is More Serious Than It Seems, Ancelotti Very Worried

One of the most demanding competitive sagas that Real Madrid currently faces, with just hours remaining before a crucial match for the current season, is Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian '1' returned to his national team after several years for the international break this March. But not everything has gone as desired.

Rudi García decided to leave him out of Belgium's second match last month, citing physical problems that were expected to disappear soon. However, almost a week has passed since then, and the Belgian '1' is still dealing with these issues that prevent him from being on the field in the upcoming matches. The situation is complicated, and Carlo Ancelotti has to make a decision.

Not only for the second leg of the semifinals between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, a match that is less than twelve hours away from starting at Santiago Bernabéu. Also for the LaLiga match against Valencia and the Champions League quarterfinals. The merengue players face Arsenal led by Mikel Arteta in that stage.

According to information published by Cadena COPE, Thibaut Courtois's physical condition hasn't improved within the expected margins. The episcopal broadcaster also indicates that the goalkeeper from Bree is "doubtful" for being on the roster against Valencia, a match that takes place next Saturday. That match on April 5 was marked as his comeback, an idea that is now in serious jeopardy.

We'll See

For now, Carlo Ancelotti would bet on the continuity of Andriy Lunin in goal, taking advantage of the Copa del Rey match. The Ukrainian '13' has proven to be a reliable goalkeeper to the Reggiolo coach, who in return has given him absolute starting status in the 'K.O. tournament' this season. But it wouldn't be the only match where Lunin would have to put on the gloves to cover for Thibaut Courtois.

Given the doubts surrounding the physical condition of the merengue '1' for the clash against Valencia, the goal of his recovery would be the Champions League quarterfinals. Courtois's presence in that double duel against Arsenal, two more than crucial matches for Real Madrid, remains a practically impossible mystery to solve.

In this context, Real Madrid will closely monitor the performance and condition of their two first-team goalkeepers. Not only for the matches of the current season but also for the future of the first team. A good performance by Andriy Lunin could establish him as the 'heir' to Thibaut Courtois in the Madrid goal.

Meanwhile, the Belgian '1's injury would influence the potential renewal offer he receives in the coming months. The executives led by Florentino Pérez had considered extending his stay in Santiago Bernabéu locker room until the summer of 2028, a future now threatened by his injury.