Why Thibaut Courtois is out of Real Madrid’s squad to face Rayo Vallecano | OneFootball

An explanation for the absence of Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid’s matchday squad to face Rayo Vallecano has on Sunday been provided.

Real, of course, are primed to return to action in short order.

Sandwiched between a pair of Champions League meetings with city rivals Atlético, Los Blancos will turn attentions back towards matters on the domestic front.

This comes in the form of a La Liga meeting with the aforementioned Rayo Vallecano.

Hours out from kick-off, Real Madrid unveiled their latest matchday squad, as chosen by boss Carlo Ancelotti.

And as alluded to above, nowhere to be seen amongst those called up was the name of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

An insight into precisely why the Belgian was afforded the evening off on Sunday, in turn, has since been forthcoming online courtesy of Diario AS:

‘Courtois has been suffering from a slight strain on his right patella for some time. Nothing worrying, but he does have a little pain. Given this situation, it has been decided not to beat around the bush: he will rest against Rayo Vallecano.’

Conor Laird – GSFN