Thibaut Courtois

[Jack Uzzi 54]

His season has been good enough. Probably there was a requirement in the loan deal for him to be 1st keeper, but still he imposed himself. Smart guy, but he's been a bit too confident maybe. Before this game he said he had something to settle with Real and Ronaldo because of the previous game and I remember some other statements which rather surprised me this season. Never good to say something that can backfire imo. But he's young, confident and I think it would be best for him to stay one more season at Atletico, even if Southampton wants to have him for one year.

[Wilson 358]

Would be fantastic experience for him. I'd much rather he go there than stay at Atletico. Only if Southampton will make him their first choice, of course.

And If they do win promotion.

[Ollie 4,400]

Harsh on Kelvin Davis lol he told SSN how much he would look forward to getting back to the prem but we'll know how good he is if he goes to them, they will be struggling and will concede a lot of chances.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Would be fantastic experience for him. I'd much rather he go there than stay at Atletico. Only if Southampton will make him their first choice, of course.

Whats the difference between stopping shots in Spain and England? I don't think leagues matter for a keeper.

[francozola 2,040]

Whats the difference between stopping shots in Spain and England? I don't think leagues matter for a keeper.

You're right but personally it would be more comforting to see him to that in the PL to be honest, after the De Gea debacle (he's alright now but he was atrocious in his first 4-5 months)

and like Ollie said if he does go there they'll be under more pressure than Atletico have been so would be a better test

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Whats the difference between stopping shots in Spain and England? I don't think leagues matter for a keeper.

*cough* De Gea*cough*

In England, everything is more physical, even for a keeper. On every corner or even cross there'd be players blocking his way and pushing him when the ref isn't looking. And he'd never face a Rory Delap throw-in for instance in Spain. I think that takes some getting used to, so it's better he does it at another club first.

[capriccioso 2,545]

You're right but personally it would be more comforting to see him to that in the PL to be honest, after the De Gea debacle (he's alright now but he was atrocious in his first 4-5 months)

and like Ollie said if he does go there they'll be under more pressure than Atletico have been so would be a better test

*cough* De Gea*cough*

In England, everything is more physical, even for a keeper. On every corner or even cross there'd be players blocking his way and pushing him when the ref isn't looking. And he'd never face a Rory Delap throw-in for instance in Spain. I think that takes some getting used to, so it's better he does it at another club first.

Fair enough, I had forgotten about the doughnut thief, de Gea.

[Kostas 1,468]

I had the impression DeGea has the best stats among keepers this season. His performance against us in the second league game was better than anything Cech managed to do for us in the big games.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I had the impression DeGea has the best stats among keepers this season. His performance against us in the second league game was better than anything Cech managed to do for us in the big games.

The games against us where his only decent performances all season. In other matches he had been catastrophic. Every time the ball is in the air, he will have trouble dealing with it. You can imagine how that worked out against the likes of Stoke and Blackburn.

[Tomo 21,751]

I had the impression DeGea has the best stats among keepers this season.

David Luiz stats are the best for a defender but it doesn't seem to stop the media, opposition fans and even some of our own saying he's shit.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I had the impression DeGea has the best stats among keepers this season. His performance against us in the second league game was better than anything Cech managed to do for us in the big games.

Yep, you're right. His big question mark is decisiveness in corners and allowing himself to be crowded out by the opposition in his own box, though I'd lay the blame there upon Evans and Ferdinand & co.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Sorry but I pick Cech anytime over degea. He could be reason why united fall from eu competitions so quick...

And we have Courtois, who has even better statistics than degea last season.

[Jack Uzzi 54]

Not all Atletico supporters are entirely satisfied with him. Doubts are especially expressed about his agility, as many believe he is rather slow and about his reflexes. Maybe the disappointment is fueled a lot by the recent defeat against Real, but still, it is not impossible that reports on Courtois have been a bit too positive.

Colchonera thread on Courtois

[Hamilton 2,120]

Still another clean sheet when Atletico beat Vallecano 0-1..

[capriccioso 2,545]

I notice Thibaut is 3rd in the Zamora Trophy (the Golden Glove)! Beaten only by Casillas and Valdes. That's quite brilliant.