Carlo Ancelotti to make decision on Kepa Arrizabalaga and Andriy Lunin after the holidays.
Real Madrid’s goalkeeper situation for the second half of the season remains uncertain, with manager Carlo Ancelotti yet to make a decision. As the team prepares for their final game of 2023 against Alaves, on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to start in his native Basque Country. However, back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has also impressed with his performances, leading to a dilemma for Ancelotti. This article explores the manager’s comments on the goalkeeping situation and the potential future for both Kepa and Lunin at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing a tough decision on who will be the starting goalkeeper for Los Blancos in the second half of the season. With the final game of 2023 against Alaves approaching, on-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been confirmed to start in his native Basque Country.
Kepa was brought in as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois, but back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has put in strong performances, making it difficult for Kepa to reclaim his spot. Ancelotti stated, “I don’t intend on rotating in goal. They are both doing well. Tomorrow Kepa will play, and in the second part of the season I will choose one of the two.”
It seems that Kepa may have the edge, as Ancelotti has expressed doubts about Lunin in the past. Kepa has also expressed his desire to remain at Real Madrid beyond the end of his loan deal, making it likely that he will secure the starting position.
