Carlo Ancelotti has officially announced that Thibaut Courtois is set to make his first start for Real Madrid after recovering from a lengthy injury.
Courtois' Return to Action
Real Madrid is gearing up for their upcoming La Liga fixture this weekend, with the potential to extend their lead at the top of the Spanish league table with a victory over Cadiz.
Courtois, who has been sidelined with an ACL injury, is poised to make his comeback for the Los Blancos.
Ancelotti's Statement
In a press conference, Carlo Ancelotti addressed the media, confirming Courtois' return to the starting lineup against Cadiz. He stated, "After recovering from an ACL and then a meniscus injury, Thibaut Courtois will be back in the Real Madrid starting XI versus Cadiz."
Goalkeeping Dynamics
During Courtois' absence, Real Madrid acquired Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea on loan. However, the Spanish goalkeeper has struggled to fill Courtois' shoes.
Ancelotti hinted at his intention to continue with faith in Lunin, presumably for the upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Bayern Munich.
Ancelotti's Strategy
Ancelotti provided insight into his goalkeeper selection strategy, asserting, "Courtois will play tomorrow, while Lunin will play against Bayern on Wednesday."
Regarding the potential goalkeeper for the UCL final, Ancelotti remained non-committal, stating, "I don’t know."
Previous Performance
Real Madrid secured a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UCL semifinal, setting the stage for an intense second leg encounter.
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