Real Madrid have begun welcoming back their World Cup players, with veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois becoming the latest member of Jos\u00e9 Mourinho\u2019s squad to return from his summer break.<\/p>\n
According to a report from COPE\u2019s Melchor Ruiz, Courtois is now back at the club after Belgium\u2019s World Cup campaign and has resumed work as he looks to reach full fitness ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n
The Belgian goalkeeper had picked up a minor muscle issue during Belgium\u2019s World Cup meeting with Spain, but he is now back in Madrid and working on his fitness.<\/p>\n
His return comes at an important stage of Real Madrid\u2019s preparations, with Mourinho gradually getting more of his squad back after the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Courtois has remained in Madrid while the rest of the team travelled to Hungary for their second preseason friendly. The goalkeeper has been working individually at Valdebebas as he continues to build his fitness before returning to full team training.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe first major return has arrived\u2026 now Real Madrid are waiting for Mbapp\u00e9, Bellingham and the rest of the World Cup stars.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The next major wave of returns is expected on Monday.<\/p>\n
Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Jude Bellingham are the final World Cup participants still due back in Madrid.<\/p>\n
Their return will finally give Mourinho his full Real Madrid squad as the club continues preparations for the new La Liga campaign.<\/p>\n
However, their late arrival means they are unlikely to feature in the upcoming preseason friendly against Deportivo La Coru\u00f1a.<\/p>\n
Instead, the five players could make their first appearances under Mourinho in the following friendly against Schalke in Germany.<\/p>\n
That match is expected to be Real Madrid\u2019s final preseason fixture before the new season officially begins.<\/p>\n
For Mourinho, having the full squad available will be crucial as he looks to establish his preferred system and prepare his players for the opening league fixture against Espanyol.<\/p>\n
Courtois\u2019 return therefore represents only the beginning.<\/p>\n
The biggest names are still on their way, and with Mbapp\u00e9 and Bellingham among those expected back on Monday, Real Madrid supporters are now waiting for the moment when the squad is finally complete.<\/p>\n
The next few days could provide a major indication of Mourinho\u2019s plans for the new season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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