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The Madrid coach remains optimistic for the presence of his courteous goalkeeper in the round of 16 of the Champions League against Arsenal on Tuesday.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident about the ability of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to compete on Tuesday the quarter -final first leg of the Champions League against Arsenal.
The Belgian international had to face several injuries this season and was absent in the last two games, replaced by Andriy Lunin. Even if the Real against Valence Liga match could arrive too early for Courtois, Ancelotti thinks that the goalkeeper will be available for the shock at Arsenal. “There is no concern. Courtois is much better, we think he can hold until Tuesday ”Ancelotti told journalists on Friday.
Lunin could however be absent, the Spanish media reporting that the Ukrainian suffered a muscle tear in the calf after the return match of the Spanish Cup semi-final against Real Sociedad on Tuesday. “We have a doubt about Lunin, which will be tested today”added the Real coach.
A young person in goals against Valence?
With Courtois and Lunin absent, it is likely that Fran Gonzalez, 19, or in goals against Valence. “He's an excellent goalkeeper; His only problem is his youth. If his time arrives tomorrow, we will be very happy for him, because we are all convinced that he has a great future. We have no concerns to have ”said Ancelotti.
Real is still in the running for a hat -trick, three points from the Liga leader, Barcelona, and should face them in the King Cup final at the end of the month. “We are in good shape. Of course, with some doubts linked to the efforts made in overtime (against Real Sociedad). But the team is motivated “said Ancelotti. “We must be optimistic and believe in our capacities. We are very close in all competitions and we are confident. ”
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