Thibaut Courtois announces his return to the Belgium national team

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois recently spoke with Rio Ferdinand, addressing various topics related to the club and its players. Thibaut Courtois has announced his readiness to return to the Belgian national team after a year and a half recovering from injury.

The Real Madrid goalkeeper last played for Belgium in March 2023. In his remarks, he also reflected on his experiences with the Belgian media and his previous time on the bench before his injury, reflecting on the challenges he faced during that period.

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The veteran goalkeeper was unable to participate in Euro 2024 due to rumours regarding differences with former national team coach Domenico Tedesco. However, following the appointment of Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new coach, there has been a renewed focus on reintegrating seasoned players such as Courtois, De Bruyne, and Lukaku into the squad.

“I missed playing for Belgium… it’s been one year and a half, now I am ready,” Courtois told Koora Break with Rio Ferdinand.

“It was a mix of everything. Then I got injured for a year and a half, then I was on the bench. I missed playing for my country, but I will be back again,” he added.

Looking ahead, the Belgium national team is set to compete against Ukraine in the Nations League playoffs, with matches scheduled for March 20 and 23.

During their conversation, they discussed Toni Kroos and the significant void he has left in Real Madrid. Courtois emphasized that the team has indeed missed Kroos and his contributions to the midfield this season.

Thibaut Courtois stands as a Goalkeeping stalwart for the Galacticos. He has appeared in a total of 268 fixtures across competitions for Real Madrid and boasts 107 clean sheets to his name. In addition, he has over 300 clean sheets across his entire club career.