Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid will miss El Clasico because he hasn’t recovered from sciatica nerve discomfort. Courtois had hoped to rejoin the club in training ahead of Saturday’s game, but the soreness in his back hasn’t gone away, and he will need some more rest.
Andriy Lunin, the backup goalie, will take his position in the lineup. Lunin has struggled at times since Courtois’ absence, but coach Carlo Ancelotti and his staff will have no choice but to believe in his potential and skill.
The Ukrainian goalkeeper has appeared in Real Madrid’s previous four games, including two in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk and two in LaLiga Santander against Getafe and Osasuna.
Fans Reaction to Courtois absence in the El Clasico
One fan said, “Madrid will use it as an excuse when they lose. Just as they did wif benzema in de 4-0“.
Another tweeted, “Even if he plays,it won’t still stop them from not winning the match Visca Barca!“
A third said, “No worries. Lewandowski doesn’t turn up for big games”.
Why will Courtois a miss the Clasico on Sunday?
The goalkeeper has been unable to train with his teammates due to an issue that has plagued him since the end of last month, ruling him out of the encounter against the Catalans.
Only on Thursday did MARCA announce that the player’s injury recuperation was not progressing as planned and that his participation was contingent on how he felt when he woke up on Friday morning.
In the end, all parties chose to be cautious and avoid rushing a return that may have bad ramifications in the future.
Will Thibaut Courtois miss the World Cup for Belgium?
Now that the Clasico has proven to be a difficult task for Courtois, neither he nor Real Madrid have established a timetable for his return.
The issue will be examined on a daily basis, and when he is fully recovered, he will return to goal for Los Blancos. So far, he has been working with the physios at Valdebebas on a daily basis, as well as conducting gym and pool exercises.
Antonio Rudiger, on the other hand, appears to be in good shape.
Three days after receiving a knock to the head against Shakhtar and requiring 20 stitches, the German returned to the pitch in his boots to practise with his teammates.
The centre defender is taking all the required measures to be included in the team without a mask, with a bandage covering the wound and his eye considerably better healed.
