Courtois faces the music and hopes controversy over self-exile is over
- Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has returned to the national team after a nearly two-year absence due to a fallout with former coach Domenico Tedesco, who has since been replaced by Rudi Garcia.
- Courtois clarified that his walkout was not linked to being denied the captaincy but resulted from a breakdown in his relationship with Tedesco, citing misunderstandings with teammates.
- He expressed relief at addressing misunderstandings with teammates, saying, "I'm relieved that we were able to talk everything out. Everything is clear and now we're looking ahead."
- Teammate Youri Tielemans acknowledged the situation, stating it was good that Courtois explained issues, noting, "the most important thing is that he realizes that some things went down badly with the group of players.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said on Tuesday he had thrashed out the circumstances of his lengthy exile from the national side with teammates on his return and hoped the controversy over his almost two-year absence was now settled. Read full story
Courtois faces the music and hopes controversy over self-exile is over
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