Tag: Thibaut Courtois
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Chelsea star calls on Zouma to become World’s best defender
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois has called on Kurt Zouma to continue his form and become one of the best defenders in the world. 20-year-old Zouma signed for Chelsea in 2014 but continued at his former club Saint Etienne on loan to aid his development. And, after returning to Stamford Bridge last…
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Courtois: Chelsea park the bus? Not against PSG
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois has claimed his side will not ‘park the bus’ in their second leg Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint Germain. Jose Mourinho’s side secured a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes in February but are favourites to progress after Branislav Ivanovic’s away goal. In-form Courtois will…
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Chelsea keeper Courtois: Harry Kane? I can stop him
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois is ready for the League Cup final and says he knows how to stop Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. The Spurs striker has been in superb form this season, scoring 24 goals in all competitions and will head into Sunday’s League Cupm final against Chelsea in good…
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Hazard and Courtois wanted to join Spurs, claims Redknapp
Embed from Getty Images Former QPR boss Harry Redknapp has claimed that Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois both wanted to join Tottenham Hotspur before moving to Chelsea. During the 2011/2012 season, Spurs had been linked with a move for Belgian forward Hazard but were beaten by Chelsea, who had just won the Champions League. Courtois,…
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Mourinho protecting Courtois from Real Madrid scouts
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho’s decision to drop Thibaut Courtois is to protect him from Real Madrid’s recent interest, Football Express News understands. The reigning European champions are currently preparing themselves for the exit of Iker Casillas, who is expected to call time on his lengthy career with the club. David De Gea of Manchester United…
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Courtois can leave for Varane, insists Chelsea boss Mourinho
Real Madrid’s desire to sign Thibaut Courtois has seen Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ask for Raphael Varane in return, according to Daily Express. The reigning European champions are currently preparing themselves for the exit of Iker Casillas, who is expected to call time on his lengthy career with the club. David De Gea of Manchester…
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Real Madrid approach Chelsea with De Gea back up plan
Real Madrid will attempt to sign Thibaut Courtois if they fail to tempt David de Gea to leave Manchester United. The reigning European champions are currently preparing themselves for the exit of Iker Casillas, who is expected to call time on his lengthy career with the club. David De Gea of Manchester United has been…
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Courtois: Premier League title is not Chelsea’s yet
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that the Premier League title race is not over yet, despite his side’s brilliant start to the season. Jose Mourinho’s side have remained in superb form this season and have claimed a four point lead at the top of the Premier League table, remaining unbeaten in their opening 11 games.…
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Simeone’s faith in Atletico champs falters despite Super Cup win
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone may have been momentarily left eating his doubtful words on Friday when his side defeated their heavyweight neighbours Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup, but he still believes his side will not be strong enough to challenge Spain’s two elite sides Real and Barcelona in the major league…
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AS Monaco preparing £10m swoop for Cech
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech may be tempted by the prospect of being first-choice goalkeeper at AS Monaco, with the French Ligue 1 glamour club believed to be preparing a £10m proposal to secure him until summer 2017. With Chelsea’s brand new Premier League season having kicked off against Burnley at the weekend, the Blues’…
