Courtois delivers Tedesco blow with Belgium call-up decision

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Courtois delivers Tedesco blow with Belgium call-up decision

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly informed the Belgium national side that he will not play internationally while Italian coach Domenico Tedesco remains in charge of the Red Devils.

Courtois delivers Tedesco blow with Belgium call-up decision 

According to recent reports from The Athletic, Courtois does not wish to be considered for international selection until Tedesco leaves his position as head coach of the national team.

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 10: Domenico Tedesco Head Coach of Belgium gestures during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 10: Domenico Tedesco Head Coach of Belgium gestures during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Domenico Tedesco against Italy (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

The 32-year-old has not represented his nation for well over a year, largely due to injury, but more recently due to a series of disagreements with the former Schalke and RB Leipzig coach.

The Real Madrid stopper decided not to participate in the last two international breaks despite being fit and eligible.

According to previous reports from The Athletic, Courtois was left frustrated by Tedesco’s decision to hand the captaincy to Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku while regular leader Kevin De Bruyne was out injured.

Belgium are due to host Italy in the Nations League on Thursday evening, with Koen Casteels likely to start between the posts. Belgium also have Lukaku and Juventus’s Samuel Mbangula at their disposal on Thursday night.

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