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Sep142019 by JBNo Comments

Thibaut Courtois calls out Eden Hazard for wasteful backheels

La Liga

Thibaut Courtois says he got angry at Real Madrid team-mate Eden Hazard for giving the ball away with backheels in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Levante. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard finally made his Real Madrid debut when he came off the bench in the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu, while his team held a 3-1 lead. The Belgium international was a lively addition to the match, but was unable to help his team add to their advantage as Levante were able to pull another goal back. Real relied on Courtois for security as he pulled off a big save towards the end of the game to seal their second La Liga victory of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And while the goalie was delighted to see Hazard get ...

Aug272018 by JBNo Comments

Lopetegui explains Courtois’ bench treatment

La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui said he will decide his goalkeeping situation on a game-by-game basis after new signing Thibaut Courtois was made to wait for his debut. Courtois swapped Chelsea for European champions Madrid in a £35 million move but the Belgium international was on the bench for Sunday's 4-1 La Liga victory over Girona with Lopetegui opting to retain Keylor Navas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lopetegui also preferred Navas to Courtois in Madrid's La Liga opener against Getafe, after the 26-year-old watched from the stands as his new team lost to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup. Discussing Courtois' absence in favour of Navas, Lopetegui said: "It's not a situation that's easy to understand but it's simple enough to explain. ...

Jul182018 by JBNo Comments

Maurizio Sarri speaks out on Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois exit talks

Premier League

Maurizio Sarri distanced himself from the rumours surrounding Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois during his opening press conference as Chelsea head coach. Both Hazard and Courtois have been heavily linked with moves to Madrid this summer and both players are are yet to return to London after Belgium’s World Cup campaign. Chelsea have set an asking price of £200million for Hazard, while Courtois could complete a move to the Bernabeu for a fee of around £31m ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sarri claimed on Wednesday that transfer rumours ‘bore’ him, but did concede that it’s important for Chelsea to hold onto their top players. Asked about the speculation surrounding the future of Hazard and Courtois, Sarri said: ‘Clearly ...

Jul162018 by JBNo Comments

Thibaut Courtois: I’m worth more than Chelsea offer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Thibaut Courtois has suggested that Chelsea will need to increase their offer to convince him to stay at Stamford Bridge after his amazing performances at the World Cup. Having just resolved their coaching situation with the appointment of Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea face weeks of uncertainty over two of their important players. Courtois has just a year left his current contract, and Chelsea offered him an extension worth around £200,000-a-week -- but the Belgium international believes he deserves more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I will go back and I will see what they want and how they say it," he said, according to the Telegraph. "Obviously, with this World Cup, I think what was on the table is different than what I can have. "In this World Cup, ...

Jul42018 by JBNo Comments

Jordan Pickford hits back at Courtois after England’s win over Colombia

Premier League

England hero Jordan Pickford hit back at Chelsea star Thibaut Courtois after sending England through to the World Cup quarter-finals. Pickford saved Carlos Bacca’s effort in suddent death to put an to end England’s curse from 12 yards and to set up a tie with Sweden in the next round. Courtois criticised Pickford for failing to keep out Adnan Januzaj’s winner against England last week, saying he could have ‘caught’ the shot because he’s taller than the Everton goalie. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pickford produced a remarkable save in normal time to deny Mateus Uribe and the England international took a dig at Courtois after the game. ‘I did all my research. I’ve got power and agility. I don’t care if I’m not the biggest keeper because it’s about ...

Jun62018 by JBNo Comments

Courtois questions claims Loris Karius was ‘concussed’

Premier League

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says it's "strange" that Liverpool goalie Loris Karius has been diagnosed with a concussion after playing the full minutes of the Champions League final. Karius made two big mistakes that resulted in goals as Real Madrid defeated the Reds 3-1, and a hospital assessment revealed on Monday that the goalkeeper had suffered a concussion in the game. But Courtois talked about his own experience with a concussion suffered in October 2014 against Arsenal which leads him to question how Karius could continue playing if he was really concussed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It happened to me with Alexis Sanchez -- I had a concussion and I couldn't see the ball, so after 20 minutes I went out of the game because I couldn't s...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to replace Thibaut Courtois with Alisson

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea are likely to sell Thibaut Courtois and are considering making a move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson, according to Sky Sports. The Belgium international has just one year left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge and the Blues have decided to stop negotiations over a renewal. Courtois made 46 appearances for Chelsea last campaign but they missed out on Champions League qualification and manager Antonio Conte's future remains in doubt with Maurizio Sarri linked to the job. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has joined a number of first-team players whose futures are also in doubt at the club, including Willian, who is understood to want to leave the club if Conte remains, with Manchester United mooted as a possible destination. ...

Feb282018 by JBNo Comments

Courtois slams Conte for substituting Hazard vs Man Utd

Premier League

Thibaut Courtois says he was shocked to see Eden Hazard substituted in 2-1 loss against Manchester United on Sunday. Chelsea slipped out of top four after goals from Romelu Lukaku and Lingard earned the full points for United. The winner from Jesse Lingard came two minutes after the substitution of Eden Hazard by Conte. "I have no explanation for the substitution," Courtois told Play Sports . "I did not expect it, but it’s the manager’s choice. He’ll explain it. I can’t look into his head. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Of course, you want players like Eden 90 minutes on the pitch. He can always bring something extra." Conte has been under pressure in recent weeks at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues struggling in the League. Chelsea are current...

Feb212018 by JBNo Comments

Courtois drops major hint over Real Madrid transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has once again dropped a major hint about moving to Spain saying his agent will ‘listen’ to Real Madrid should they contact him over a possible move. The Belgium international has only one year left of his current contract and there has been little or no progress made over signing a new deal. However Courtois admitted he is still in talks with Chelsea over a new contract. In an attempt to downplay the speculation linking him with a move to Real, The Belgian also admitted his representatives could discuss a possible deal with president Florentino Perez. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking after Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Barcelona, He said: ‘I’m not clear about my future, what I said that my heart is in Madrid w...