Real Madrid on Edge: Fears Mount Over Thibaut Courtois’ Possible Return to Belgian National Team Amid Lingering Concerns

Real Madrid are concerned that Thibaut Courtois might return to play for the Belgian national team, according to DefensaCentral.

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Following the dismissal of Belgium’s national team manager Domenico Tedesco, there are indications that Courtois could rejoin the squad. The goalkeeper had previously refused to play for Belgium due to a conflict with Tedesco.

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The source mentions that Real Madrid are worried about Courtois’ potential return to international duty, especially as the goalkeeper is aging and the risk of injuries increases. The club hopes the player will focus solely on his role at Madrid.

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If Courtois does rejoin the Belgian national team, his first match would be against Ukraine in the Nations League in March.