Goalkeeper Courtois to Miss Champions League Due to Injury

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Real Madrid's match at Lille in the Champions League due to a muscle injury. He was diagnosed with an abductor injury following tests after the match against Atletico Madrid. Kylian Mbappé, who also missed the derby, is included in Madrid's squad.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Madrid | Updated: 01-10-2024 09:26 IST | Created: 01-10-2024 09:26 IST
Goalkeeper Courtois to Miss Champions League Due to Injury
Thibaut Courtois
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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Real Madrid's Champions League match at Lille on Wednesday due to a muscle injury.

Following tests conducted on Monday, the club announced Courtois had an abductor injury in his left leg.

Courtois sustained the injury during the 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league derby on Sunday, where he played the entire match at Metropolitano Stadium.

Madrid began their Champions League title defense with a 3-1 home victory over Stuttgart. Kylian Mbappé, who missed the derby due to a hamstring injury, has been included in Madrid's squad.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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