Lopetegui Explains Courtois Absence
Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui said he will decide his goalkeeping situation on a game-by-game basis after star signing Thibaut Courtois was made to wait for his debut again.
Talking about Courtois spot on the bench, the coach said, ” It’s not a situation that’s easy to understand but it’s simple enough to explain. I’ve got some really good options in goal and there are no problems in that area. We’ll decide what’s best for each game. Keylor got the nod today and did very well. There’s great competition and that makes us stronger in the goalkeeping department. I’ve got some thoughts in my mind, but I’m not going to share them.”
“Over the course of the season, I’ll look for solutions to solve the next immediate challenge.”
Courtois swapped Premier League side Chelsea for European champions Madrid in a £35 million (€37m/$45m) this summer.
