Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois undergoes knee surgery

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois undergoes knee surgery

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has had surgery successfully completed on the meniscus of his right knee.

The 31-year-old was nearing a return to action, having been sidelined since June last year. However, the Belgian suffered a recurrence of the injury in training last Tuesday.

He will now only be back in action next season with Ukrainian shot-stopper Andrey Lunin set to continue deputising for Courtois.

"Our player Thibaut Courtois underwent successful surgery today for a tear to the internal meniscus of his right knee, under the supervision of the Real Madrid Medical Services," read a statement on the club's official website.

"Courtois will start his recovery programme in the next few days."

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