Real Madrid coach Ancelotti sets Courtois return date

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Thibaut Courtois will play next week.

The goalkeeper has recovered from an ACL injury and is now in full training.

Before tonight's clash with Real Sociedad, Ancelotti said: I have to think carefully about the starting XI because there is real fatigue and certain players have no recovered 100%.

"I have to consider certain things, including the goalkeeper. Courtois is fine, he will travel with us next week and will be available against Cdiz."

On Eder Militao, who is now playing after his own ACL recovery, he added: He's getting better but he's still not back at 100% because he needs more minutes under his belt.

"He may play, he may not."