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Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has left Belgium's training camp ahead of a qualifying match for next year's European Championship, amid reports in local media that he was frustrated not to be handed the captain's armband in the previous game. The Belgian federation confirmed that Courtois had left the camp and would miss Tuesday's match in Estonia, but did not give a reason for his departure.
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, left Belgium's training camp ahead of a Euro 2024 qualifying match after not being selected as captain, causing a crisis within the squad. Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco said Courtois left due to feeling disrespected, but Courtois denied this and said he left due to a knee problem. Courtois had played in the previous match but told Tedesco he would not be available for the next game. Tedesco confirmed Matz Sels would start in goal against Estonia, and would not comment on Courtois' future with the national team.
New Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco led his team to a 3-0 win over Sweden and a 3-2 victory over Germany in his first international break. Tedesco showed tactical flexibility and a determination to evolve the playing squad, with Romelu Lukaku scoring four goals in two games and Kevin De Bruyne playing a prominent role. Tedesco's Belgium looks promising, with speedy, efficient wingers and a focus on defensive organization and compactness that was often lacking under previous coach Roberto Martinez.