On the eve of the meeting with Barcelona, José Mourinho’s side has been hit by the absence of Thibaut Courtois, with the goalkeeper ruled out through a severe flu illness.
Courtois withdrawn before Barcelona fixture
The Belgian international will not be available for the classic against Barcelona after being removed from the squad because of his condition.
- Player unavailable: Thibaut Courtois
- Reason: a strong flu illness
- Match affected: the upcoming game against Barcelona
- Team context: José Mourinho’s squad
A significant goalkeeping absence
Courtois’ withdrawal represents a notable setback for Mourinho’s team as it prepares for one of the most prominent fixtures on the calendar against Barcelona.
