MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not taking any chances in goal for the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, keeping Andriy Lunin as the goalkeeper despite Thibaut Courtois’ return from injury last weekend.
Ancelotti said Tuesday he will stick to the plan of starting Lunin at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium even though Courtois had an assured performance in the 3-0 win over Cadiz on Saturday, which allowed Madrid to clinch the Spanish league title.
Courtois did well in his first match since tearing the ACL in his left knee in August, two days before the start of the season. He then also ruptured the meniscus in his right knee in March when he was close to making a comeback.
“Lunin will play tomorrow,” Ancelotti said Tuesday. “Courtois has to take his time to get back to his best. He played against Cadiz after training very well and had an excellent game, showing security and confidence, but he has to get back to his best.”
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Liverpool falls silent to mark 35th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster: NinetyChina remains top merchandise exporter in 2023 for 7th straight yearIsrael confirms killing of Hamas' deputy military commanderIran launches largeHow a lollipop can help to spot the early signs of mouth cancerNorth America witnesses total solar eclipsePache's single, Harper's catch in 10th inning lift Phillies past RockiesThe proof going vegan ISN'T better for you? Study finds plantLiverpool falls silent to mark 35th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster: NinetyCrosby scores 42nd goal, Penguins keep playoff hopes alive with 4
2.3473s , 6503.4296875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Ancelotti keeps Lunin in goal for Madrid in 2nd leg of Champions League semifinal against Bayern ,International Insight news portal