Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Belgium, has suffered a new injury setback with a ruptured internal meniscus.

Hibauts Courtois, the talented goalkeeper for Real Madrid, has encountered yet another setback in his injury-plagued career. The 31-year-old was on the verge of making a comeback, but unfortunately, his club has announced that he has suffered a ruptured internal meniscus in his right knee during a training session on Tuesday.

This news comes as a devastating blow to Courtois, who has not played competitively since June of last year when he tore his ACL in August. The severity of his latest injury means that he is likely to miss the remainder of the 2023/24 season, although Real Madrid has not yet provided an official timeline for his recovery.

The timing of this setback could not be worse for Los Blancos, who currently sit eight points clear at the top of La Liga and have aspirations of securing their 15th European Cup title this season. In the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, they are set to face defending champions Manchester City, with a potential clash against Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.

Courtois had been in contention for the match against Pep Guardiola’s side, as manager Carlo Ancelotti had previously stated that the goalkeeper would be available for selection after the international break. Ancelotti had even planned for Courtois to play in two friendlies against the youth team to regain match fitness. However, those plans will now have to be put on hold.

This injury setback also raises concerns for the Belgian national team, as Euro 2024 in Germany is scheduled to begin on June 14. Belgium will be hoping that Courtois can recover in time to represent his country in the tournament.

Overall, this is a significant setback for Courtois and Real Madrid, as they will have to navigate the remainder of the season without their star goalkeeper. The club will be hoping for a swift recovery, while also considering their options for finding a suitable replacement in the meantime.