Thibaut Courtois is, without question, the best goalkeeper in the world. He always shows up when he's needed the most and doesn't fail in key moments.
Since his arrival at Real Madrid, Courtois has been an absolute guarantee. His performance has been key in recent titles and he has demonstrated an overwhelming personality. Despite his knee injury, he has returned to a great level and remains untouchable for Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti's confidence in Courtois is total
The Italian coach has never doubted Thibaut Courtois as Real Madrid's starting goalkeeper. Which occurred before the last Champions League final. When the most important match of the year arrived, Courtois regained his place without question.
Andriy Lunin had done a good job during his months of absence, but Courtois's hierarchy is above all. For the coach and the locker room, there is no debate: Courtois is the number one between the posts.
A decision that surprises Real Madrid
After months focused on his recovery, it seemed that everything was clear. Courtois had the sole objective of returning to the highest level with Real Madrid. However, he has made a decision that no one expected in Valdebebas.
When everything indicated that he would focus exclusively on his return to competition with the whites, he has decided to make an unexpected turn. His decision has caught more than one person within Madrid by surprise.
Thibaut Courtois returns home
It's official: Thibaut Courtois will return to defend his country's colors. After his resignation following the controversy with the previous coach, he has decided to return to the Belgian national team. His presence in the next draft is already confirmed.
His relationship with the former coach Domenico Tedesco was completely broken. After feeling undervalued for not receiving the captaincy in Kevin De Bruyne's absence, Courtois resigned from the national team. Now, with a new cycle underway, he has changed his mind.
Real Madrid didn't expect this decision
For the coaching staff, Courtois's return to the national team represents an unforeseen scenario. At 32 years old and with a recent serious injury, every extra minute on the field can be a risk.
From the club's perspective, they thought his time with Belgium was over. The match load with Real Madrid is already high, and international travel can mean extra wear and tear.
An unnecessary risk after such a serious injury?
Courtois has worked hard to return in top form, but his return to the national team raises doubts. Playing more matches increases the risk of a relapse. After months without competing, his physical condition will be tested to the maximum.
Real Madrid will have to manage this situation cautiously. The priority is for their star goalkeeper to be in top form for the decisive part of the season. Now, only time will tell if this decision was the right one.