Belgium Fans were happy to see Thibaut Courtois Return to the national team after a two -year absence for the coming UEFA Nations League game. But Real Madrid Star’s comeback has raised internal controversy, In the end, one of his teammates caused departure from the squad.
After a series of bad results, Belgian Football Association decided to share roads with coaches Domenico Tedescowhose service was characterized by tensions with courois – tensions that led the Real Madrid goalkeeper to go away from international service. Now under the new coach Rudi Garcia, Courtois made a surprising return to the squad, causing frustration for colleague goalkeeper Koen Castlethat openly criticized the situation:
“It is strange that the Football Association has turned 180 degrees and rolls out the red carpet and welcomes him back with open arms… I think it’s a bit strange that Courtois can decide for himself if he can come back. It’s not so much against Thibautbut mainly against the football association“Said Casteels on the Belgian podcast Midbid.
Frustrated at how the situation developed, Kasteel made the bold decision to retire from international service. “That do not fit into the standards and values That I have about what a team sport or a sports organization should have. From today I am no longer available (for the national team)“He claimed.
Kasteor had been Belgium’s starting goalkeeper during Tedesco’s serviceWith appearance in the team’s driving to the Euro 2024 round of 16, where they were eliminated by France. He also played when Belgium ended up in third place in Group 2 in the UEFA Nations League. Now, when Belgium is preparing for Ukraine in a crucial marketing/relegation, Courtois is expected to recover the starting point left free by Casteel’s departure.
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Why did Courtois Belgium’s national team end?
Dometico Tedesco was appointed Belgium’s head coach in February 2023 After his term of office at RB Leipzig, with the goal of reviving a talented squad that had underperformed large tournaments. Courtois, regarded as one of the world’s best goalkeepers and a key figure at Real Madrid, was expected to play an important role in Tedesco’s plans.
But the tension quickly arose between the two. The breaking point came when Tedesco chose Romelu Lukaku as Belgium’s captain instead of Courtois. Courtois felt overlooked and decided to withdraw from the national team after making only two performances during Tedesco.
