Thibaut Courtois

[kellzfresh 7,229]

According to Whoscored, 

Courtois has saved only 5 of the 11 shots on target against Chelsea this season. 

I know how hard I have to think to remember which game he saved us out of trouble, but it's either the stats is making him look average or he's one of the most unlucky keepers I've seen in my life. 

[MCM4PR3Z 411]

He should always have saved the Henderson shot, easy ball if he just used his left hand. Worst goalkeeper in the league. Buy Cech back asap, loan him to Preston North End.

[Tomo 21,733]

I have three close Arsenal supporting mates, all of which think Cech is well past it and should be dropped for Ospina, just saying!!

[Adnane 1,101]

Genuinely believe his performance levels decreased in the last couple of years, but on the other side I also know he was pretty sick on his Atletico days, so that doesn't tell much does it ? 

Hit first season here was top class, had a few blips but he was top 2 in the league, at the moment he is still world class, maybe not top 3 in the world as he was at some point but he is still a great keeper. 

The main downgrade compared to Cech is his concentration and defensive organisation, thinks Courtois needs to work on that, our defence is already terrible but if besides that we don't have a proper organisation from the keeper ( mainly on set pieces ) then we have big big issues, I really believe Cech always made the guys in front of him defend better than they would do without him there ( which again, doesn't say much because Cech is probably one of the most intelligent keepers/players around as you can see from his interviews ). 

[LAM09 6,744]

Genuinely believe his performance levels decreased in the last couple of years, but on the other side I also know he was pretty sick on his Atletico days, so that doesn't tell much does it ? 

Hit first season here was top class, had a few blips but he was top 2 in the league, at the moment he is still world class, maybe not top 3 in the world as he was at some point but he is still a great keeper. 

The main downgrade compared to Cech is his concentration and defensive organisation, thinks Courtois needs to work on that, our defence is already terrible but if besides that we don't have a proper organisation from the keeper ( mainly on set pieces ) then we have big big issues, I really believe Cech always made the guys in front of him defend better than they would do without him there ( which again, doesn't say much because Cech is probably one of the most intelligent keepers/players around as you can see from his interviews ). 

I think his time in Madrid made him look better than he actually his. You aren't going to concede many when you play in such a setup.

[Adnane 1,101]

Wasn't actually talking about his number there, my feeling about his experience in Atletico is mainly based on his actual saves, he really had a capacity of producing miracle saves at some points, which he doesn't seem to have anymore, or at leasr slightly less.

[Amblève. 4,995]

5 hours ago, Tomo said:

I have three close Arsenal supporting mates, all of which think Cech is well past it and should be dropped for Ospina, just saying!!

There's probably also at least 3 Chelsea fans in the world who would want Courtois dropped for Begovic permanently. What does that tell us Tomo?

[The Chels 2,502]

Courtois: "I left Spain knowing that I will return. Now I have a contract until 2018 but afterwards I'll evaluate what's for the best." This guy likes to talk... a lot.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

I would be happy with him leaving tomorrow. Can't stand this twat and his rat's ass face. Bring in a proper professional like Cech was.

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

On 13 September 2016 at 2:15 PM, BlueLyon said:

Tibo never actualy proved that he is better than Cech. He just put ultimatum to club either to play in first 11 or leave for atletico. 

The boy has damn lot to prove, he has quality, but his confidence is low and his head not focused. 

When we had Cech, you knew he will be reliable, with Tibo, you cant tell.

I think Thibaut proved he was better than Cech when he was playing for Atletico Madrid, having outstanding games in the spanish cup final against Real Madrid and also various champions league games in their run up to the CL final in 2014 or whenever it was where he made a huge contribution. 

Regarding his contract situation and these quotes about returning to Spain, we finished outside the top 4 last season, have no champions league.... he considered leaving this season and if we don't do well in the league again the likes of himself and many players (Hazard, Costa, Cesc, Matic) will also be in the same boat.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Incredibly worrying that he seems to declining rather than improving as you would hope a keeper his age would be. I get that it's normal for a player his age to go through periods of bad from but this dip in form seems to be stretching indefinitely.

Also, is it me or does he look unhappy?

[Special Juan 27,424]

55 minutes ago, CHOULO19 said:

Incredibly worrying that he seems to declining rather than improving as you would hope a keeper his age would be. I get that it's normal for a player his age to go through periods of bad from but this dip in form seems to be stretching indefinitely.

Also, is it me or does he look unhappy?

The last bit....I said it to my lad at the weekend.

[Tomo 21,733]

10 hours ago, Amblève. said:

There's probably also at least 3 Chelsea fans in the world who would want Courtois dropped for Begovic permanently. What does that tell us Tomo?

Haha very true, but it also shows we didnt let go such an infallible keeper like some suggest every time Tibo messes up and in all likelihood if we choose Cech this thread would be hitting Kevin De Bruyne levels of regret by now.

[Styles 9,790]

I haven't disliked a player this much in years. Such an overrated fraud with a high opinion of himself - genuinely looking forward to the day he fucks off.

[Atholy 1,293]

I hope you guys realize that when he leaves us for another club, with something that you can actually call a defense in front of him, he will continue his form as 'one of the best GK's in the world'! There is absolutely no doubt about that!

He looked amazing at Genk, outstanding in Madrid, is ultra solid for our Belgian National Team... and very very very average with us here at Chelsea. 

You do the math!

 

ps: yeah I agree he talks a lot. He's also one of the only ones to do this in our national team af well. At one end... this is rather irritating, at the other end: at least he's honest and you know what's going on behind closed doors.

[lucio 5,418]

Playing with cahill takes it's toll on anyone

[DYC. 7,542]

Oh, Thibaut. I like players who actually have something to say and aren't afraid to speak their mind but this is just being stupid. Saying something like that, especially with that mug, people no go likie. And who says that in this kind of form?

But this is also on Chelsea. Keep the man away from the press. He'll loose the support of fans and that doesn't help the team at all.

I can definitely understand his reasoning for wanting to go back to Spain. But he should be careful what he wishes for as there's a strong chance the top sides won't want him.

Barca won't get him, wrong type of GK. Real has a fantastic GK in Navas and I can only imagine them replacing him with the Madrid-born Spaniard De Gea. I'd happily take Oblak if Atletico wanted Courtois back.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

There is nothing to do to keep away from microphones. He probably has one up his arse and a journalist living and training with him 24/7