The experienced goalkeeper is one step closer to making his comeback after missing the past nine weeks due to a fractured hand

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho faces a selection dilemma ahead of Saturday’s La Liga match against Levante thanks to Iker Casillas’ inclusion in the squad following a fractured hand.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper sustained a hand injury in his side’s 1-1 Copa del Rey draw against Valencia on January 23, forcing the signing of Diego Lopez, who has performed admirably in the skipper’s absence.

And Blancos assistant coach Aitor Karanka has now made it clear that the Spain international is raring to go again after getting the green light from the club’s medical staff last month.

“He is at a high level again and has been included in the match squad,” he stated at a press conference.

“He has shown his best on the training pitch this week and we are happy to have him back at this decisive stage of the season.”

Casillas’ inclusion in the match squad means that Lopez could start the Levante game on the bench, but the former Villarreal keeper is likely to reclaim his place for the trip to Galatasaray on Tuesday.