Belgium Resolves Courtois Issue Ahead of Ukraine Clash
The controversy surrounding Thibaut Courtois in the Belgium national team has been fully resolved, according to head coach Rudi Garcia. The situation, which initially caused unrest within the squad, is now behind them as they prepare for the upcoming matches against Ukraine.
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"We've already discussed everything that happened. Of course, we had meetings with the team leaders. I believe there’s no need to dwell on the past—we are starting fresh," Garcia told HBVL.
The issue was sparked by goalkeeper Koen Casteels, who announced his departure from the national team following Courtois' return. Several players reportedly shared his frustration, believing that Courtois was given the freedom to leave and return as he pleased.
Courtois had previously stepped away from international duty due to tensions with former head coach Domenico Tedesco. However, after Tedesco’s dismissal and Garcia’s appointment, the Real Madrid goalkeeper reversed his decision and made himself available for selection again.
