As it should be, Real Madrid is known for its intense competition for roster spots. People root for them to win every game because, well, they are the most famous club in the world. With so many important players out injured and not enough depth on his roster, Carlo Ancelotti has one of the most difficult jobs in football: living up to those expectations.

Regardless, he and his Real Madrid team have earned a ton of praise for their persistent success. There has always been a capable replacement on hand whenever a starter has been sidelined.

Not long ago, Andriy Lunin was showered with compliments. Injuries sustained by Kepa Arrizabalaga occurred during pre-match warmups for the match against SC Braga.

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The future of Lunin has been the subject of speculation. It would be reasonable for him to depart when his current contract expires in the summer of next year, given that he has never been given a real opportunity to start for the team.

According to The Athletic, the coaching staff would not be worried about it. They would rather see Real Madrid discuss Kepa’s transfer with Chelsea in the summer of 2019.

After Thibaut Courtois’s long-term absence due to a ruptured ACL, Kepa joined on loan from Chelsea over the summer. There has been discussion of signing the Spanish goalkeeper on a permanent basis soon after he shined while playing for the first squad and made some crucial saves. Naturally, if that were to occur, Lunin would likely seek out more regular playing time elsewhere.