Sports
Thibaut Courtois to miss weeks with Hip Injury
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to miss a couple of weeks after his club diagnosed him with a hip muscle injury.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a hip muscle injury, as confirmed by the club. Spanish media reports suggest he is expected to return by mid-October,
Courtois would be missing crucial matches including the Champions League clash against Lille on Wednesday and the La Liga match against Villarreal next weekend.
The injury occurred during Madrid’s 1-1 derby draw against Atletico Madrid, where Courtois was subjected to object-throwing by rival fans.
In a statement, the club noted, “After tests carried out today, he has been diagnosed with an abductor injury.”
ALSO READ : Manchester United suffers 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford
Courtois had previously battled a severe knee injury for much of last season but made a successful comeback in time for Madrid’s Champions League final victory.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is set to take over in Courtois’ absence, having stepped in last season as well.
-
Business4 days agoCBN reduces MPR by 350bps to 23% in major monetary policy shift
-
Business6 days agoJetour takes T1 adventure SUV experience to Abuja, targets growing Nigerian market
-
Football4 days agoSaka: England still carry World Cup scar
-
Comments and Issues5 days agoSometimes, goodwill finds us through the people we love
-
Football7 days agoNigeria vs Colombia: Falconets battle for U-20 World Cup semi-final ticket
-
Football1 week agoBreaking:Brighton shocks Arsenal 3-0 as Gunners’ perfect start comes crashing down
-
Comments and Issues6 days agoPeter Obi and the Pensioners’ Testimony
-
Business7 days agoNMDPRA moves against petrol price gouging as pump prices rise to N1,450