Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois decided to stay out of the Belgian national team's Nations League matches. The decision was communicated to the Belgian Football Federation, which did not reveal further details about the reasons.
Coach Mark van Bommel accepted Courtois's position, not insisting on his call-up for the international matches. The Dutch manager acknowledged the player's decision without further public comments.
Courtois, who is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world, continues to represent Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga. His absence represents a significant loss for the Belgian national team in the Nations League matches.
