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Thibaut Courtois injury and recovery at Real Madrid

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Thibaut Courtois sustained a minor muscle strain in his left quadriceps during a World Cup quarter-final match against Spain. Real Madrid medical examinations determined the injury was not serious, and the club initially monitored goalkeeper options while expecting the Belgian keeper to be fit for the upcoming La Liga season. Following his injury, Courtois returned to individual training at the Valdebebas ~~facility. He~~ facility and has since officially returned to preseason ~~training, having completed individual sessions to ensure full fitness.~~ training. During his reintegration, Courtois has expressed strong support for Real ~~Madrid's~~ Madrid’s new manager, José Mourinho. Citing their previous history at Chelsea, Courtois praised ~~Mourinho's~~ Mourinho’s directness and emphasis on discipline and group ~~cohesion. He noted that the recovery period provided by Mourinho is essential for preventing early-season injuries.~~ cohesion, stating, “He says things as they are and I like that.” Mourinho reportedly considers Courtois a core pillar of the team, alongside Kylian Mbappé and Jude ~~Bellingham,~~ Bellingham. As the club undergoes a significant roster overhaul, management is working to finalize departures to maintain a streamlined squad of approximately 20 fixed players. Recent arrivals include Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Yan Diomande, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, and ~~expects him~~ Carlos Espí, while Aurélien Tchouaméni is also expected to ~~serve as~~ remain a ~~leader within the locker room as Courtois pursues further championship success with~~ key pillar for the ~~club.~~ manager.

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