Real Madrid’s injury problems seem to have no end in sight. The fact that they started the game against Mallorca with Eduardo Camavinga at left-back and Rodrygo as a false nine was proof of that. And they were handed another blow during the warm-ups before the match, as Thibaut Courtois picked up a problem as well.
Courtois had been initially named in the starting XI to face Mallorca but had to be replaced at the last minute with Andriy Lunin.
As reported by MARCA, Courtois suffered an adductor injury during warm-ups ahead of the game against Mallorca. The Belgian spoke with the club doctors and was pulled out from the starting XI.
It goes without saying that Courtois suffering an injury is the worst possible news for Real Madrid. The Belgian goalkeeper has been their best and most consistent performer this season, and by quite some distance as well. The fans can only hope that the issue is nothing serious and he will be back available as soon as possible.
Real Madrid star suffers injury during warm-ups ahead of Mallorca game
While Courtois’ injury is a blow, it is a good opportunity for Lunin to show what he is capable of. The youngster has been very highly rated for a while but has never really gotten a real chance to prove himself in a Real Madrid shirt.
Of course, Courtois is not the only high profile name suffering with an injury right now. Real Madrid have a long list of players out of action right now, and that has been the case for a while, as the club seem to be stuck in a never ending cycle of fitness problems.
They have not been helped by the fact that the squad does not have a lot of depth. Let’s hope things get better moving forward.