Thibaut Courtois to miss weeks with Hip 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.