Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has expressed his opinion regarding Egyptian star Mohamed Salah’s recent statements about his desire to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final, noting that Salah did not mean to belittle Real Madrid. .
Thibaut Courtois spoke about Salah’s statements through the official website of Real Madrid, where he said: “I do not think that Salah meant to belittle Real Madrid, he respects the team,” he said.
The Belgian goalkeeper continued, “I partnered with him at Chelsea, and he is a good person, and I think he is looking forward to the final after losing in 2018, and getting injured,” as he put it.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper added: “I think he has stated his desire to play us because of that, and not because he thinks we are easier than City,” he said.
Belgian Thibaut Courtois sent a message to Salah, saying: “This is my opinion, but he must speak after the match to clarify what he meant.”
Earlier, the Egyptian star described facing Real Madrid as difficult, and spoke in statements to the “Bein Sport” network, saying: “I am very excited about the final, and, God willing, we can win.”
Salah continued: “Real Madrid is the coldest team in the Champions League throughout history,” as he put it.
The Egyptian star said during the ceremony to receive the English Book Award for the best player of the season when asked if he describes the Real Madrid match as revenge: “Yes, they beat us in the final and it was a sad day for all of us, so yes, it is revenge,” he said.
It is worth noting that the 2022 Champions League final will bring together Real Madrid and Liverpool next Saturday, and the two teams had previously played the (Champions League) final in 2018, when Real won the title after defeating Liverpool by three goals to one, and Salah left the field early after suffering an injury before. Defender Ramos.