Courtois to skip Belgium duty under boss Tedesco

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he will not play for nan Belgium nationalist squad while Domenico Tedesco remains arsenic manager.

Courtois missed overmuch of past play pinch 2 knee injuries and was near retired of Belgium's Euro 2024 squad, contempt returning to fittingness and starting successful nan Champions League last for Madrid.

The 32-year-old, who has won 102 caps, had a falling retired pinch Tedesco successful June 2023 aft leaving nan Belgium squad earlier their Euro 2024 qualifier pinch Estonia.

"Unfortunately, pursuing nan events pinch nan coach and aft overmuch reflection, I person decided not to return to nan Belgian nationalist squad nether his management," erstwhile Chelsea and Atletico Madrid keeper Courtois wrote connected Instagram., external

"In this matter, I judge my stock of responsibility. However, looking forward, my deficiency of assurance successful him would not lend to maintaining nan basal ambiance of cordiality.

"The [Belgium] federation, pinch whom I person had respective discussions, accepts my position and nan reasons that led maine to this achy but coherent decision.

"I regret perchance disappointing immoderate fans, but I americium convinced that this is nan champion people of action for Belgium, arsenic it closes a statement and allows nan squad to attraction connected pursuing its goals."

The Red Devils were knocked retired of Euro 2024 by France successful nan past 16, pinch Al-Qadsiah goalkeeper Koen Casteels starting each 4 of their games.