For a stupid story of armband and a difference in perception, even a lack of communication, are we heading towards the unthinkable with declarations and/or reactions on social networks: the absence of Thibaut Courtois as Domenico Tedesco is in place or even a definitive withdrawal from the Red Devils? Former coach Georges Leekens and former goalkeeping coach Filip De Wilde share their feelings without wanting to see it as a point of no return. Article reserved for subscribers By Philippe Gerday Published on 03/15/2024 at 7:55 p.m. Reading time: 2 min
At the time of Thibaut Courtois’ 100th cap (against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup), Jean-Marie Pfaff did not see the Limburger “deserting” the national team while Qatar was announced as the swan song of the golden generation. “Thibaut is only thirty years old, why couldn’t he aim for 200 caps? He must play as long as possible with Real and the Devils. He is at his peak and it will last another six, seven years. »
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