Real Madrid have announced that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has picked up a fresh muscle injury, dealing another blow to the club's already stretched squad. After the disappointing draw away to Rayo Vallecano last sunday , the Belgian star was diagnosed with an issue in his right leg after undergoing medical tests earlier today.
While the issue is not believed to be serious, it marks a cautious pause in Courtois' return to full match rhythm. The veteran goalkeeper going further in the season will most likely have to accomondate Andriy Lunin as manager Xabi Alonso looks to continue to balance workload and fitness within his squad.
According to a statemet released via Real Madrid official X handle , they stated