Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has been absent from the national squad since June 2023, clarified the reasons for his departure during a news conference. He emphasized that his walkout was due to a fallout with former coach Domenico Tedesco, not related to captaincy disputes. After rejoining the team ahead of a major match against Ukraine, Courtois reflected on past misunderstandings with teammates and admitted his emotional responses may have exacerbated the situation. He expressed relief in having resolved these issues and is eager to focus on the upcoming games while acknowledging his earlier mistakes.
Courtois clarified that his absence from the Belgian national team stemmed from a breakdown in relations with former coach Tedesco, not controversies over leadership roles.
He acknowledged errors in his judgment, stating, 'I know I made my mistakes. ... That was not smart of me, that was not the best thing for the team and the supporters.'
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