Andriy Lunin finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career, with a golden opportunity in front of him and the unwavering determination to seize it. Despite the obstacles that face him, especially Ancelotti’s opinion, the Ukrainian goalkeeper is ready to give it his all. Lunin had his chance at the start of the season when Thibaut Courtois suffered a serious injury and he took advantage of it in exceptional fashion. However, the arrival of Kepa heralded a change in the situation and soon the Basque took over the starting line-up, relegating Lunin to the bench.
Everything changed during Braga’s visit to the Bernabéu in the Champions League when Kepa was injured during the warm-up. Since then, Lunin has taken control of the goal and has proven his worth with three games, three wins, two clean sheets, one penalty saved and just one goal conceded. Although Kepa is close to returning, it appears that Lunin will keep his place for the game against Napoli, although the situation is causing disagreement both within the club and in the stands.
Kepa was having a decent season before his injury, keeping 10 goals in 13 games and keeping six clean sheets. His performances in the league exceeded his performances in the Champions League. Lunin, for his part, faced a difficult summer in which there were signs he would leave Madrid, but his insistence on staying has changed the narrative.
Whatever Lunin does, if Kepa is well, he will play
Ancelotti has made his position clear: “The most important thing is that Lunin was ready when Kepa was injured and he did well. But I believe that Kepa will return for the game against Granada and whether he is ready for this game.” , “Kepa will play.” The Italian coach hardly praised Lunin despite his outstanding performances.