Tag: Thibaut Courtois
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BLOG: Five reasons why Chelsea will win the title
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles…
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Chelsea Blog: Are Chelsea gambling between the sticks?
Chelsea have not had many selection headaches to contend with in recent years, but this year they look set to have one of their biggest to date. José Mourinho has been left with a huge goal-keeping dilemma with Thibaut Courtois returning from his three year loan spell at Spanish side Atlético Madrid. The shot-stopper…
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Mourinho: Courtois return ‘logical’
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho described the return of loanee goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as ‘logical’ and said he has no qualms whatsoever in leaving him or Stamford Bridge’s long-serving stalwart Petr Cech on the bench. The Chelsea boss is spoilt for choice for quality stoppers this coming season. It is no secret he prefers at…
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Cech and Courtois to share number one spot
Chelsea number one Petr Cech insists he will remain at the club despite competition from returning Thibaut Courtois. Courtois will return to Chelsea after spending four seasons with Atletico Madrid, where he played an important part in helping the Madrid side win the Europa League, the La Liga title and reaching the Champions League final…
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
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Monaco set to bid for Cech
Reports have emerged today that French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco are preparing a big-money swoop for Chelsea’s stalwart goalkeeper Petr Cech. The Czech international has served ten years as Chelsea’s main man, having played 326 games for the Blues since his debut in 2004 and proving instrumental to the side’s trophy-winning era over the…
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Belgian team’s letter to “the best fans in the world”
Belgium’s exit from the World Cup at the hands of Argentina on Saturday has prompted the team to publish an open letter to their fans, thanking them for their unfaltering support during the tournament in Brazil. The Belgian side, who are captained by Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and includes star players such as Chelsea’s…
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Atletico Madrid say goodbye to Chelsea’s Courtois
Atletico Madrid are reported to have said goodbye to keeper Thibaut Courtois, who will return to Chelsea this summer. The Belgian keeper first joined Chelsea in 2011 from Genk but failed to make an appearance for the English club, being loaned out to Spanish side Atletico Madrid within weeks of moving to London. Three years…
