Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has made a shocking announcement that he will no longer play for the Belgium national team as long as Domenico Tedesco remains the manager.
This decision comes after a public dispute between the two in June 2023, when Courtois left the Belgium squad before their Euro 2024 qualifier with Estonia.
Courtois, who has won 102 caps for Belgium, stated that he has lost confidence in Tedesco’s management style and does not want to create any more tension within the team.
He expressed his regret for disappointing some fans but believes that this decision is best for the team’s future.
The dispute between Courtois and Tedesco began when Courtois was left out of Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad despite returning to fitness and starting in the Champions League final for Madrid. Courtois felt that he was unfairly excluded from the team and decided to leave the squad before their qualifier with Estonia.
Tedesco’s management style has been questioned by several players, and Courtois is not the first to express his dissatisfaction.
The Belgium federation has accepted Courtois’ decision and will now have to find a new goalkeeper for their upcoming matches.
The situation has left Belgium’s football federation with a difficult decision to make. They will have to either find a new manager or convince Courtois to return to the team. Either way, the situation has highlighted the need for better communication and management within the team.
