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Courtois avoids serious injury, set to return for LaLiga season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:57 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Courtois avoids serious injury, set to return for LaLiga season

Summary

Thibaut Courtois has confirmed he escaped serious injury after sustaining a groin issue during Spain's win over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. After tests conducted in Madrid, the Real Madrid goalkeeper is expected to return to first-team activities at the end of July. He received a treatment plan for the damaged muscle and will meet with the new goalkeeping coach, Nuno Santos, upon his return. Courtois will not participate in a friendly match against Fiorentina on August 1.

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•Courtois underwent tests for a groin injury in Madrid.
•He is expected to rejoin the team at the end of July.
•The goalkeeper will miss the August 1 friendly against Fiorentina.
•He has a treatment plan for his muscle injury.
•Courtois will meet new goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos on his return.

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2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Courtois escapes serious injury, will be ready for LaLiga opener

What they're saying

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois returned to the Spanish capital and underwent some tests on the groin injury he picked up during Spain’s victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. The tests revealed that he has escaped a serious injury, meaning that he will be available upon returning from his vacation. The club […]
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