“I’m even better than before”
THibo Courtois it’s back. 270 minutes and 0 goals conceded. Numbers of the “best goalkeeper in the world”, as he was dubbed a few days ago Ancelotti, couldn’t be more encouraging. He put to rest doubts over his very serious injury with three perfect performances that recalled the best version of him and sparked debate about his starting role in the next tournament final. Champions June 1st. At your level Courtois It’s irreplaceable. And based on what he’s seen, it looks like he’s well on his way to achieving it.
In front of him Alaves, Thibault He made 10 stops, five of which were shots from inside the box, some of which were noteworthy, such as the handball that knocked the ball out of the box. Hagi with a strong, low kick straight to the post. And this is not an easy task. Suffice it to say that he is the first goalkeeper of the national team. real Madrid add ten stops without conceding a goal since Iker did it Boxes in 2008 in a match against Zaragoza. There were no signs of injury or relapse that burdened him. “I feel very good. I understand that there are people who may have doubts about how you will come back, but I know that I will come back strong. I’m still the same Courtois or even better. “I will continue to work to improve,” he told club media after the game.
Perhaps I needed a game like this, with more shots: I’m very proud of the save on the bottom left.
According to CourtoisVictory over Alaves represents another point in his setup: “I probably needed a game like this, with a lot of shots. Cadiz There was a fight one against one, a long-range strike and against Grenade It was more footwork. I needed those close, quick strikes with reflexes. I’m very proud of the stop on the bottom left. What I’ve been training for so long is now coming out onto the field and we need to continue to work with Llopis“.
Work, work and work. The Belgian has a clear recipe for reaching the best level: “The team has a few days off, but I will continue training. After playing three games I feel very happy. After the second injury, I didn’t know if I would go.” play, I’m very glad I was able to enjoy it. Bernabeu twice. “I am a very happy person and I need to keep working to reach a better level.”
It can be seen that every minute between the sticks brings us closer. Courtois own Wembley. AncelottiAt the same time, he neither confirms nor denies anything, although from his words after the game one can judge his unconditional support for his team members. AND Courtois This is one of them. “He performed very well. He is progressing very well, as is Militao. They are getting better every day. And we are convinced that we will reach June 1 in the best possible way. The situation is clear. I have to give Lunin minutes, and I will do it in one of the two remaining games. Everything is very clear between us.