Keylor Navas Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Goalkeeper's Status and Return

Real Madrid's No. 1 goalkeeper Keylor Navas has struggled with an abductor problem in recent times, but he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Navas Available for El Clasico

Saturday, Nov. 21

Los Blancos confirmed Navas' presence in their starting lineup for the visit of Barcelona.

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Latest on Navas' Fitness Ahead of Barcelona Showdown

Thursday, Nov. 19

"The goalkeeper is back in full training and expected to start on Saturday," tweeted AS.

The Costa Rican has been absent for Real's last two La Liga matches, victory over Las Palmas and the loss to Sevilla.

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Navas Brilliance Key to Benitez's Staunch Defence

Manager Rafael Benitez will be desperate to see Navas return for the huge clash with Barca at the Bernabeu.

If he cannot turn out against the Catalan side, summer signing Kiko Casilla will deputise, but Navas has stood out as one of Real's key players this season.

The Bernabeu's attacking talent is undoubtedly a strength for the team, but Navas has also proven to be worth his share of points this term, conceding just three goals in his first 12 games before suffering a muscle injury.

Navas was fiercely linked with a player-plus-cash swap deal last summer involving Manchester United's David De Gea, per BBC Sport, but Real fans may be pleased the deal never came off.

Without Navas between the sticks, Real's defence could be exposed by Barca's immense attacking talent.