The Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who plays for Real Madrid, announced that he will not participate in Belgium's Nations League games. This decision was made by the player himself, who publicly revealed his intention to be left out of this competition.
The Belgian national team coach, Mark van Bommel, accepted Courtois's decision, showing conformity with the goalkeeper's choice. The player's club, Real Madrid, was not mentioned as having any intervention in this decision.
The announcement was made by Courtois himself, who personally explained his position regarding the Belgian national team. This gesture represents a significant absence for the Belgian national team in the upcoming Nations League matches.




