Thibaut Courtois

[GodZola 630]

Our backup keeper next season I think is Jamal. Jamal Blackman.

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Do you or anybody else know if he is 'ready' to be Cech's understudy? I've not seen enough of the lad to form an opinion unfortunately.

[Sovieticus 743]

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Do you or anybody else know if he is 'ready' to be Cech's understudy? I've not seen enough of the lad to form an opinion unfortunately.

If you're on Thibaut, he's almost ready in my POV. And on Jamal, I'm not really sure, but hope he is. Who else would it be? I don't think we will sign another back up keeper tho.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Cech is still miles better than Courtois.

Courtois isn't as good with his feet, shocking at saving long shots and is blessed with a superior defense.

I know people love to circle jerk over the 'yoof' but there's a reason Cech is the greatest goalkeeper this club has ever seen. Courtois is admittedly a terrific prospect though.

[Jase 43,479]

Seems like Courtois insulted the Real Madrid fans there...

[Mufassir08 2,400]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/courtois-believes-in-chelsea-youth-policy-8627933.html

[Jase 43,479]

Courtois believes in Chelsea youth policy

EDIT: Meh. Beaten by seconds!

[Stingray 9,441]

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Do you or anybody else know if he is 'ready' to be Cech's understudy? I've not seen enough of the lad to form an opinion unfortunately.

Thats like asking a guy who just finished Zelda competely at his age if he can beat the boss in level 4.

The guy would - very normal - feel misunderstood

Comon Guys. Think.

[The Mak 4,459]

Loan him for another season AFTER he signs a contract extension. Simples.

[GodZola 630]

Thats like asking a guy who just finished Zelda competely at his age if he can beat the boss in level 4.The guy would - very normal - feel misunderstood :)Comon Guys. Think.

Before I comment on your post, please explain what you are trying to say?

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-thibaut-courtois-worried-1909022

Thibaut Courtois is worried returning to Chelsea could cost him his World Cup place.

The Blues' incoming boss Jose Mourinho wants Belgian keeper Courtois, 21, to be part of his first team squad next season after he spent the last two years on loan at Atletico Madrid.

But Courtois fears being back-up to Petr Cech and not playing enough games could mean he does not start for Belgium in next year's World Cup final.

Courtois is prepared to adapt to the English game - but says the Champions League and strong competition at Atletico could be better for his long term prospects.

He said: "We have not made a decision on my future. We will wait until the end of the season. But I have spoken to Chelsea and they have allowed me to make a decision.

"But now I'm focused on Atletico and Belgium. My dream is to increase my level and play in the World Cup in 2014.

"The Premier League is different to Spain. I think Chelsea want me to adapt with a loan deal but I would prefer to play for Atletico in the Champions League rather than a team which fights for eighth place in the Premier League.

"I know Chelsea don't want to loan me to another big English team and I understand that but it is a difficult situation."

[Stingray 9,441]

Before I comment on your post, please explain what you are trying to say?

Never mind :-) a rant

[edenhazard17 281]

Thibaut Courtois is worried returning to Chelsea could cost him his World Cup place.

The Blues' incoming boss Jose Mourinho wants Belgian keeper Courtois, 21, to be part of his first team squad next season after he spent the last two years on loan at Atletico Madrid.

But Courtois fears being back-up to Petr Cech and not playing enough games could mean he does not start for Belgium in next year's World Cup final.

Courtois is prepared to adapt to the English game - but says the Champions League and strong competition at Atletico could be better for his long term prospects.

He said: "We have not made a decision on my future. We will wait until the end of the season. But I have spoken to Chelsea and they have allowed me to make a decision.

"But now I'm focused on Atletico and Belgium. My dream is to increase my level and play in the World Cup in 2014.

"The Premier League is different to Spain. I think Chelsea want me to adapt with a loan deal but I would prefer to play for Atletico in the Champions League rather than a team which fights for eighth place in the Premier League.

"I know Chelsea don't want to loan me to another big English team and I understand that but it is a difficult situation."

I'm glad, from the way he talked, it seems he will stick with us in the future. I have a bad feeling all this time, he somehow don't want to play for us at some point, because his long-season loans.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Courtois prefers Atletico Madrid return to Premier League loan

The 21-year-old Chelsea goalkeeper is adamant that he would rather stay at the La Liga club for another year instead of gaining experience at a mid-table English team

This lad talks some sense.

[Jase 43,479]

Courtois just tweeted this...

Thibaut Courtois ‏@thibautcourtois

Me gustaría quedarme un año más aquí para seguir compartiendo alegrías con vosotros! #aupaatleti pic.twitter.com/h2wqwLwrCu

Translation:

"I want to stay here one more year to continue sharing joy with you!"

[yuvala 2,167]

Not sure how reliable it is.

#Chelsea have informed Atletico Madrid that that it will cost them £1m if they want Courtois for another season....talkSport #cfc

[magic weeds 446]

Which means we are actually looking at bringing him back.

[yuvala 2,167]

Which means we are actually looking at bringing him back.

Or we're just greedy bastards.

But again I dunno if its even really by Talksport .. maybe some guy just made it up.

[Gorando 184]

Which means we are actually looking at bringing him back.

didnt they pay 2 million to loan him the first year?