Real Madrid injury news: Will Thibaut Courtois play against Celta Vigo?

Ever since the Atletico Madrid derby, Thibaut Courtois has been suffering from injury. Thankfully, there has been some positive Real Madrid injury news before the Celta Vigo game.

A few weeks before the October international break, Real Madrid faced Atletico Madrid away from home. For obvious reasons, it was a heated affair, with Thibaut Courtois receiving the brunt of it.

The match was suspended for some time. Thibaut Courtois continued on, but it later emerged that the Belgian goalkeeper had suffered from an injury.

Since the Madrid derby, Real Madrid have been without Thibaut Courtois. So, what's the latest Real Madrid injury news?

What injury does Thibaut Courtois have?

Thibaut Courtois is currently suffering from an adductor injury in his left leg. This injury has forced the goalkeeper to miss two matches for Real Madrid.

When will Thibaut Courtois return from injury?

According to a welcomed update by Diario AS, Thibaut Courtois has recovered well from his adductor injury and he is available to face Celta Vigo this weekend.

In his own words, journalist Mario de la Riva said: "The final decision on Courtois was not expected until the eve of the match, but the Belgian goalkeeper has shown positive signs throughout the week, and his presence in the starting eleven tomorrow is now considered certain."

Real Madrid do not need to rush Courtois back from injury for this match. However, if he is available ahead of schedule, this is a welcomed boost for Carlo Ancelotti.

Who can replace Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid?

Whenever Thibaut Courtois is injured at Real Madrid, Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is the go-to option. Lunin is an exceptional goalkeeper and perhaps the best back-up goalkeeper in the world.

Lunin was linked with a move away from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window just gone. However, he remained, so he is still considered as a great option by Carlo Ancelotti.

Is Thibaut Courtois available for Fantasy Football?

If he is match fit, Thibaut Courtois will play. So, the report from AS does indicate that Thibaut Courtois is available for fantasy football.

When he is fit, the Belgium international is an assured option for fantasy football. He is the best goalkeeper in the world and Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of his, so he starts whenever he's fit. I would feel safe putting Thibaut Courtois in my fantasy football team.

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