Goalkeeper of Real Madrid and the Belgian national team Thibaut Courtois had a conflict with the head coach of the national team Domenico Tedesco.
I was surprised to hear the coach's press conference. I want to make it clear that it is not the first time or the last time that I talk to a coach about issues related to a locker room, but it is the first time that someone decides to tell it publicly. I am deeply disappointed with this, but I want to make it clear that the coach's assessments do not fit with reality.
Thibaut Courtois on his social media
Earlier, Tedesco said Courtois had a grudge against the coach because of a disagreement, which was the reason for his departure from the national team. According to media reports, the goalkeeper was unhappy that the coaching staff decided to give the captain's band to forward Romelu Lukaku for the Euro 2024 qualification match and not him.
Tedesco took charge of the Belgian national team in February 2023. The specialist has signed a one-year contract with the team. Under the guidance of the coach the team had two wins and once played in a draw.