The head coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti reported that the team's Ukrainian goalkeeper Andrei Lunin fell ill on the eve of the Champions League final.
He announced this during a press conference, commenting on the situation with goalkeepers.
Lunin or Courtois: who will play in the Champions League final
According to the 64-year-old Italian specialist, he will select the goalkeeper for the decisive match in the Champions League immediately before the game.
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Ancelotti also said that the Ukrainian had a fantastic season, but now he has a fever. He also expressed hope that Andrei would recover before Saturday.
— Goalkeeper in the final? This is a difficult choice because Lunin had a fantastic season and Courtois is Courtois. I'll make a decision before the game. Now Lunin has a fever, I hope he will recover before Saturday, — said the coach.
This season, Lunin played 31 matches for the Madrid club in all tournaments, conceding 32 goals and keeping a clean sheet 12 times.
The Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will take place on Saturday, June 1, at Wembley Stadium in London. The starting whistle will sound at 22:00 Kyiv time.
