Of course, in Belgium, he enjoys a popularity rating in decline. Especially since his tantrums with the captain’s armband and his vague explanations about his tumultuous relationship with Domenico Tedesco. Let’s keep only the sporting context in mind, Thibaut Courtois is undeniably part of the cream in his position. If not the best, quite simply.The idea of the documentary was to talk about goalkeepers and the profession, but I got injured and we changed our minds.”confessed the goalkeeper for AS.I wanted to talk about my career and my recovery. When I think about where I was 13 months ago and where I am today, I am very grateful. I have proven that with hard work and sacrifice, you can do it.”
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For the Limburger, this documentary shows another side of his complex personality.It’s a mix between my childhood and the present”he continues.All the stages of my recovery are there. The documentary shows this sacrifice and this discipline.”
If he is where he is today, it is also thanks to the unwavering support of his loved ones, but also thanks to an extremely advanced medical and sports unit.My family and my wife supported me at home. And on a professional level, Davide, the physio, Giuseppe, my fitness trainer, and Llopis. All three did an excellent job. And Doctor Leyes, who fixed my knee.”
Courtois: “Unbeatable, that’s a big word”
The 32-year-old Belgian assures that he was certain to find his level again after his double injury.From the beginning it was clear to me that I would come back strong and healthy. I was never afraid.”
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And when you see the Octopus on the pitch, you understand better why. Capable of exploits, he also has that bit of luck. Like during the last meeting against Real Sociedad where the opposing players hit the woodwork three times. “To say that I am unbeatable is a big word”he explains.I just try to help the team win games. I won’t always be unbeatable. For me, you have to shoot a lot to score a goal and it’s important to be confident. I’m happy with my level. We’ll see where I’m placed when I retire.”
Today he is even compared to Casillas, a true club legend.”It fills me with pride. I just do my job and try to do it as well as possible. If people think so, that’s good. But I just want to help the team. When I was 8 years old, I couldn’t even dream of being in Madrid. It’s a pride and I hope I can continue to help the team.”
Courtois: “I rested well because I didn’t play for the national team”
With the new Champions League format, the number of matches is still increasing in Europe. Enough to make some European players like Koundé and Rodri grind their teeth. Two elements who did not hesitate to brandish the threat of a strike.“That’s a difficult question,” he said. In the midst of promotion, Courtois did not want to cause too much controversy.I don’t think it’s necessarily the number of games that’s the problem. For me, it’s the break between one season and another that’s important. The players who went far in the Copa America or the European Championship had three weeks of rest. It’s impossible. In the NBA, the schedule is very busy, but you have four months of rest. That’s the difference.”
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The counter-argument is relatively simple since some believe that players are paid handsomely to kick a ball around. Fewer games necessarily mean lower salaries?One thing has nothing to do with the other”Courtois continued.I think there is enough income to pay the salaries. In 2021, I said that the Nations League was too big and should not be played. People laughed at me. I had a good rest because I did not play for the national team and I feel good.”
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