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Courtois a Doubt for Madrid Derby After Halftime Exit at Man City

Medical results will determine his availability for Atlético Madrid.

Overview

  • He was replaced at halftime after reporting discomfort, with the club indicating he had felt something and could not continue.
  • Initial reports point to a right adductor problem, though one outlet cited a hamstring issue pending official confirmation.
  • Further tests in Madrid are scheduled to establish the severity of the injury and the recovery timeline.
  • Multiple reports suggest he will likely miss the derby, while staff framed the substitution as precautionary and Courtois said he came off to avoid further injury.
  • Andriy Lunin finished the match with several saves and is positioned to start if Courtois is unavailable.