Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published Monday, June 2, 2025, 16:03 / updated Monday, June 2, 2025 4:14
The Thibaut Courtois goalkeeper (33 years old) risks being unavailable for a longer period of time, because he suffers from inflammation of the sacroiliac joint.
Inflammation, known as sacroiliitis, gives back pain, buttocks and thighs. Thibaut Courtois was undergoing a medical examination at the Belgian national and it was decided not to be stopped in the lot for the matches in the 2026 World Cup preliminaries, against Macedonia (June 6) and the Wales (June 9).
Thibaut Courtois adds to Real Madrid's numerous unavailability
It is not clear whether the 33 -year -old goalkeeper will be able to go to the World Club Championship, which will take place in the US between June 14 and July 13. But one thing is sure. The new coach, Xabi Alonso, will have to deal with a small batch in America.
Endrick, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavaga are definitely absent from injuries. It is also unlikely that David Alaba or Antonio Rüdiger can play on the tour of his knees. Likewise, Dani Carvajal and Militao.
Withdrawn due to dissensions with the former Belgian coach, Thibaut Courtois returned after its change
Thibaut Courtois had recently returned to the Belgian gate, after announcing his temporary departure from the national team in August last year, due to misunderstandings with the then coach, Domenico Tedesco (39). Courtois stated at the time: “Unfortunately, after the events with the coach and after a careful analysis, I decided not to return to the national team of Belgium under his leadership.”
In January 2025, the Federation in Brussels gave up Tedesco and his successor, Rudi Garcia, immediately opened Courtois's “door”. “It is a shame that you cannot rely on the best goalkeeper in the world,” the Frenchman had explained. And the goalkeeper of Real immediately accepted the invitation of the new coach.
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