Ancelotti Offers Support to Lunin Amid Courtois’ Injury, Confirms Goalkeeper Search

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s manager, expressed his sadness over Thibaut Courtois’ injury in a recent press conference while emphasizing his confidence in backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Despite the setback, Ancelotti remains optimistic about the team’s prospects.

“I’m very sad for Courtois but I’m not worried. It’s time to give Lunin full support,” Ancelotti stated, highlighting the importance of rallying behind the backup goalkeeper during this challenging period.

Ancelotti further reiterated the team’s trust in Lunin, asserting, “We trust Lunin. If we sign a new goalkeeper, it will only be to have another player in the squad. We have total faith in Lunin.”

As for the immediate future, Ancelotti confirmed that Lunin would be taking the field in the upcoming match. “Lunin will obviously play tomorrow,” he announced.

Despite expressing confidence in Lunin, Ancelotti confirmed that Real Madrid would actively pursue a new goalkeeper before the transfer window closes. “New goalkeeper? Yes, we have to think about it. But we also trust Lunin,” Ancelotti concluded, highlighting the club’s intention to bolster their goalkeeping options while maintaining their support for their current backup.