Daily Thread: 20 March 2024
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As reported by Lucas, Courtois suffered a setback in his recovery by tearing the meniscus in the right knee. The ACL tear suffered previously was in his left knee. He is estimated to be out a further two months and his season is most likely over.
During today’s afternoon session — Thibaut Courtois was on his routine of training with the team, picking up more and more pace and improving his sensations.
The left knee, ACL injury one, responded spectacularly, without a single scare.
Everything was going well. Then,… pic.twitter.com/yriAzK3XOa
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 19, 2024
Time to match Bayern’s offer.
Or maybe even improve upon it. Per Capology, this will put him in the range of Militao and Rudiger and well below the 22.5 Mil Alaba earns. Mendy for comparison is on 10.4 Million. Bayern being Bayern will most likely stick to their guns and be financially prudent.
Another recovery that doesn’t seem to be going well.
Makes the signing of a starting CB all the more important.