Terrible Thibaut Courtois news has been announced after new injury was confirmed in Real Madrid’s training session – Ancelotti confirms

Real Madrid encountered yet another setback today as Thibaut Courtois, who was on the brink of returning from his ACL injury, suffered a fresh knee injury. The 31-year-old goalkeeper, sidelined for the entirety of the season, was anticipated to make a comeback by the end of the month following the international break.

During today’s training session, however, Courtois sustained a torn meniscus in his right knee, prompting his distressed departure from the field. Initial apprehensions surfaced when Courtois mentioned experiencing a ‘crack’ during training, hinting at a potentially severe injury.

Follow-up scans revealed that the extent of the damage wasn’t as dire as initially feared. Nevertheless, Mario Cortegana disclosed that Courtois will require surgery to address this setback, albeit anticipated to be less intricate than the ACL surgery he underwent last year. The impending operation will primarily concentrate on cleaning the affected area rather than extensive repairs.

A source close to the player disclosed that Courtois had his meniscus stitched back in 2015, and now those stitches have ruptured. Updates on Courtois’ condition are imminent, but it appears his season is effectively terminated. Reports indicate that he could undergo approximately seven weeks of recovery time, potentially positioning him for a return by early May.

Real Madrid confronts a pivotal decision regarding Courtois’ involvement in the final phase of the season, with their last La Liga fixture slated for May 26 and the UEFA Champions League final on June 1. They must carefully weigh the option of his potential return against prioritizing his recovery for the upcoming campaign.