Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois out for extended period due to injury. The 31-year-old Belgian tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, according to the official website of the " Courtois to undergo surgery in the coming days. The recovery period for the Belgian goalkeeper is not specified, but usually with such an injury it is at least 6 months.. According to media reports, Thibault was injured in training. The goalkeeper with tears in his eyes left the training field on a stretcher. Note that Courtois is the main goalkeeper of the Madrid club. In connection with his injury, most likely, at the start of the season, the gates of the “creamy” will be defended by Ukrainian Andrei Lunin.

However, according to insider Fabrizio Romano, the " Therefore, it is likely that Lunin will again have to be content with a place on the bench. Courtois made 49 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions last season, conceded 49 goals and kept 17 clean sheets.. In turn, Lunin in the previous campaign played only 12 fights for the " His agreement with the Madrid club expires in the summer of 2024.. Carlo Ancelotti's team will start the new La Liga season on Saturday, August 12, with an away match against Athletic Bilbao.