Ancelotti Addresses Lunin-Courtois Debate
Carlo Ancelotti responded to the debate between Andriy Lunin and Thibaut Courtois, now recovered from his two knee injuries, leaving a big question mark for the Real Madrid goal in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, to which Carlo Ancelotti said he has "a month's time to think about it."
"Courtois will play. Like Militao, they need minutes. I have to take into account players who have played less but have contributed a lot, like Kepa, who has been spectacular on the bench, always helping teammates. It's worth it for him to play a game. And we have Lunin ready to play. In these games, I have to evaluate this," he acknowledged.
The Italian coach chose not to respond directly to the statements made by Iker Casillas, who backed Lunin for the Champions League final due to Courtois' lack of rhythm, showing maximum respect for the opinion of a Real Madrid legend.
"It is very respectable what a legend of ours like Iker says. I have a lot of affection for him, as does all Madridismo. I don't want to enter this debate because I have a month's time to think about it," he said.