The Red Devils goalkeeper is absent for private reasons, Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed at a press conference on Wednesday. “He will be absent for private reasons but it’s nothing serious,” Ancelotti said. “I can’t say more but he will only be out for a few days and he should be back for Sunday’s game (against Elche but in the league, editor’s note).”
Courtois, 29, will miss only his second game this season out of a possible 31. He had been left to rest during the 16th final of the Spanish Cup in Alcoyano (D3) in early January.
The Italian coach also spoke about the case of Eden Hazard who remained on three starts in five matches before remaining on the bench against Valencia in the league and then during the two Spanish Super Cup matches against Barcelona and Bilbao.
“There is competition in the team and I want to choose the best for each game. This competition affects many players, I’m not going to deny it. He continues to train to be ready when I call on him. “, clarified Ancelotti.
