Terrible timing, even worse injury. Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered a rupture to the anterior ligament of his left knee on Thursday morning. The Belgian’s painful scream echoed around Real Madrid’s training centre, marking what is effectively the end of Courtois’ season.##NAJAVA_MECA_7417192##The Madrid club announced the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid shot-stopper will undergo surgery, which means he’ll be out at least seven or eight months while he recovers. When you add to that a period of regaining full match fitness, it’s nearly impossible to see Real Madrid’s number one on the pitch.Los Blancos’ only alternative in goal is Ukrainian goalie Andriy Lunin. However, the 24-year-old wasn’t very impressive in games. He got a chance to show what he can do. As a result, Carlo Ancelotti will most likely dip into the transfer market and try to secure a signature of an experienced custodian.📲 Toni Rüdiger to Thibaut Courtois: “Stay strong brother, we are with you.” pic.twitter.com/TsExO3UfJN— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 10, 2023 Courtois stands as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and compensating for his absence poses a formidable challenge for any player. Over recent seasons, the Belgian has been the backbone of Los Blancos. He consistently provided a foundation for constructing a victorious squad. The 31-year-old goalkeeper, who had remained unscathed by significant injuries throughout his career, appeared in 43 matches last season.
