Thibaut Courtois

[LAB 1,030]

Clean sheet

[BlueLion. 21,491]

1. Courtois is one of the biggest reason why his side was one of the best defensive sides in the world.

2. There is a difference between being the best defensive side and the most defensive side. Simeone's Atletico parked the bus against every team in every game. This meant tremendous work for the goalkeeper. Having played for such a side makes Courtois' record even more impressive, not less.

You've misread my post. I can't be arsed explaining. But that isn't what I said.

[Milan 17,955]

Clean sheet

What is actually more pleasing is the incredible confidence - his own confidence when it comes to crosses or kicks and our confidence in him. Brilliant.

[Tautvix 1,321]

What is actually more pleasing is the incredible confidence - his own confidence when it comes to crosses or kicks and our confidence in him. Brilliant.

This is where he is different class compared to Cech.

[Tomo 21,751]

What I noticed today from one if the corners is he went to collect, realised he wasn't getting there and quickly ran back.

Most would panic in that situation but he knows what to do every single time.

[DH1988 1,348]

Class keeper, doesn't take shit Nzonzi.

[mikeholiday 209]

His save on that deflected shot was top notch. So agile for his size.

[Madmax 9,219]

Indeed, I said 'GOAL!' the moment it took a nick off JT. Great reaction save made all the better because he'd been wrong footed. He must provide so much relief to the defence ... compare Cech's flapping at the ball to his self-assured cool catches.

[Special Juan 28,133]

Commanding his box brilliantly right now, such a huge presence in there. His reaction from the JT deflection was brilliant.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He made them look easy, but I thought he made 3 very difficult saves. In the air, he was as awesome as ever. Great boost to have him back especially for Stoke away.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

He's a catcher of the ball and it's so underrated right now. When you see guys like Mignolet and even De Gea punching and parrying unnecessarily, it's often infuriating as a neutral.

[DH1988 1,348]

One thing he has improved, which I know a few of us were worried about from his Atletico days was his parries from shots and shots from wide into danger areas. Looks to have addressed that and parries into non-cluttered areas or into a Chelsea players path, it really is impressive. It cannot be done all the time but he's improved since he's been here which is a feat in itself no matter how much we feel sorry for Petr.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

One thing he has improved, which I know a few of us were worried about from his Atletico days was his parries from shots and shots from wide into danger areas. Looks to have addressed that and parries into non-cluttered areas or into a Chelsea players path, it really is impressive. It cannot be done all the time but he's improved since he's been here which is a feat in itself no matter how much we feel sorry for Petr.

Either himself, Mourinho, or Lollichon (assuming the latter works closely with Courtois) must've looked at De Gea. De Gea had more or less the same reputation when he was Atletico Madrid.. Everyone was a huge fan, from those in La Liga to those only watching other leagues. The Spaniard was an excellent shot stopper but wasn't great at dominating the area when he moved to England. This was because of the difference in the physicality of both leagues.

De Gea has learnt his lesson the hard way and is better in his 6-yard box. Courtois was instantly that good and that's the difference between De Gea and himself, the Belgian's adaptability is much higher.

[Styles 9,790]

Honestly, the biggest compliment I can give Courtois is that he reminds me of a prime Petr Cech. He dealt with Stoke's physicality with ease and claimed everything in the air.

[5354 204]

Didnt Courtois used to punch? Seems like our coaches is getting him to claim the ball instead.