This season has not been an easy one for Real Madrid’s medical services. While an important name in the white team such as Thibaut Courtois was injured at the beginning of the match, the player who replaced him before the match against Braga in the Champions League fell. Kepa Arrizabalaga. The goalkeeper injured his right abductor muscle.
How long will the goalkeeper on loan from Chelsea be away from the field? According to initial estimates, Kepa’s recovery time will be between 2-3 weeks. During this period, the Ukrainian player will assume ownership of Ancelotti’s team. Andriy Lunin. Five minutes later he saved Álvaro Djaló’s penalty.
Lunin, who was transferred to Real Madrid in 2018, did not do a good job against Braga, but he was careful and intervened in the specific moves he encountered. Although he had not played since the second day of the Mediterranean Games, he looked neither cold nor out of shape. against Almería.
Courtois’ long-term injury opened the doors to ownership for a Lunin, who was not called up by his national team, in the next international season, which runs from 13 to 21 November. Kepa will not be in the squad either. List presented by Luis de la Fuente this Friday. This is in Real Madrid’s interest, because in addition to the Braga match, Kepa will not play against Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu next Saturday.