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Thibaut Courtois

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Im so damn impressed with Thibaut he's been a force this year...other than Neuer and maybe Ter Steagan I can't think of a better keep out there right now

You are kidding right!

I think he has been very good this year. He was always good at the spectacular, but struggled with the routine stuff. This year it looks as though his routine stuff has got miles better, and that in turn should make the defenders very confident.

One thing I would say is his kicking needs improvement. I do get a bit nervous everytime the ball is played back to his feet.

3 hours ago, 1905 said:

Now more rumours coming out of Spain...

http://ecodiario.eleconomista.es/futbol/noticias/8088159/01/17/Thibaut-Courtois-en-Madrid-esta-loco-por-dejar-el-Chelsea-y-fichar-por-el-Real-Madrid.html

RM and their trolls are simply vile.

Won't happen. This has been a recurring rumour for years. Madrid based journalists are the worst out the lot. 

This talk has been going on for some time now and I wouldn't be surprised if in summer they come for either De Gea or Courtois. This season Navas is being average and they've been talking about needing a new goal keeper for a while, and the names that always pop up are these two.

I am not sure that Courtois would be successful at Real Madrid. They always like keepers with strong personality, and Courtois is a very good goalie but lacks the shouting and commanding characteristics they like at R Madrid.

    Who would you say is performing at a better level?
    or were you just taken aback by the mentioning of Ter Stegan!

    I don't think he is performing better than Degea, Oblak,or Loris. How many saves is he making per game? If he is even making saves, how many of them are world class? Let's be realistic, Courtois is yet to prove himself as a top keeper. He is fortunate our current formation makes it difficult for opponents to break us and attack us at will. I will wait till next season when we face top teams in the Champions league before deciding if he has improve. Right now, I can't bet he is anyway better than Pickford. He had the opportunity to prove he is world class last season when we were sh*t defensively, but instead of proving his worth he was busy conceding goals for fun and showing his lack of commitment by speaking about his love for Madrid and how he will like to go back there someday.
    Its not surprising though that he is focused this season because he know things are going well for us and he will win something at the end of the season.
    This talk has been going on for some time now and I wouldn't be surprised if in summer they come for either De Gea or Courtois. This season Navas is being average and they've been talking about needing a new goal keeper for a while, and the names that always pop up are these two.
    I am not sure that Courtois would be successful at Real Madrid. They always like keepers with strong personality, and Courtois is a very good goalie but lacks the shouting and commanding characteristics they like at R Madrid.

    It's either Donnaruma or Degea for Madrid. I can't see them being serious about signing Courtois.
    23 minutes ago, wallosh said:


    I don't think he is performing better than Degea, Oblak,or Loris. How many saves is he making per game? If he is even making saves, how many of them are world class? Let's be realistic, Courtois is yet to prove himself as a top keeper. He is fortunate our current formation makes it difficult for opponents to break us and attack us at will. I will wait till next season when we face top teams in the Champions league before deciding if he has improve. Right now, I can't bet he is anyway better than Pickford. He had the opportunity to prove he is world class last season when we were sh*t defensively, but instead of proving his worth he was busy conceding goals for fun and showing his lack of commitment by speaking about his love for Madrid and how he will like to go back there someday.
    Its not surprising though that he is focused this season because he know things are going well for us and he will win something at the end of the season.

    Jesus wept... they say that a good keeper will get you about 15 extra points a season...

     

    its just over over half way through the season and you can easily point to 9 points he is responsible for due to world class saves, and this ignores that he seems to be returning back to his first season dominance of the box which is second to none 

    3 hours ago, wallosh said:


    I don't think he is performing better than Degea, Oblak,or Loris. How many saves is he making per game? If he is even making saves, how many of them are world class? Let's be realistic, Courtois is yet to prove himself as a top keeper. He is fortunate our current formation makes it difficult for opponents to break us and attack us at will. I will wait till next season when we face top teams in the Champions league before deciding if he has improve. Right now, I can't bet he is anyway better than Pickford. He had the opportunity to prove he is world class last season when we were sh*t defensively, but instead of proving his worth he was busy conceding goals for fun and showing his lack of commitment by speaking about his love for Madrid and how he will like to go back there someday.
    Its not surprising though that he is focused this season because he know things are going well for us and he will win something at the end of the season.

    he's a top 5 keeper in the world...you're kidding yourself if you dont think so. Pickford? Seriously??

    3 hours ago, wallosh said:


    I don't think he is performing better than Degea, Oblak,or Loris. How many saves is he making per game? If he is even making saves, how many of them are world class? Let's be realistic, Courtois is yet to prove himself as a top keeper. He is fortunate our current formation makes it difficult for opponents to break us and attack us at will. I will wait till next season when we face top teams in the Champions league before deciding if he has improve. Right now, I can't bet he is anyway better than Pickford. He had the opportunity to prove he is world class last season when we were sh*t defensively, but instead of proving his worth he was busy conceding goals for fun and showing his lack of commitment by speaking about his love for Madrid and how he will like to go back there someday.
    Its not surprising though that he is focused this season because he know things are going well for us and he will win something at the end of the season.

    Sorry this is ridiculous. His only one bad season was last one. The prior 1 to that, he had a stellar season with us, taking over Cech's position and helping us win the league. Let's not forget the couple seasons he had at Atletico. He was brilliant and it was no surprise how desperate Atletico were to keep him for another season. He helped them win the league and almost the CL. Courtois does not have to make save after save but one thing he is defo the best at in the league is his command of the box. Countless times he comes and collects crosses, corners. That is enough to prove a top class keeper. We would have drawn that game at Sunderland had it not been for that fantastic save he made from PVA. There are more saves he has made this season that has been crucial which I can't remember on the top of  my head but this comparison with Pickford, don't be ridiculous. He is a very good keeper, albeit a rookie but to compare the two is ridiculous. Courtois has proven this season he has everything and it is not simply down to the defence. He assures confidence throughout the team with his dominance.

     

    Its almost as if you dont even actually watch Chelsea matches. And why are you completely ignoring the 2 seasons he spent at Madrid proving himself?

    Well, even Bravo was world class in Spain.
    Jesus wept... they say that a good keeper will get you about 15 extra points a season...
     
    its just over over half way through the season and you can easily point to 9 points he is responsible for due to world class saves, and this ignores that he seems to be returning back to his first season dominance of the box which is second to none 

    Agreed, he made some top class saves this season. But unfortunately I can count them all.

    come on- de gea is fantastic. as is courtois.

    I genuinely don't understand how people are unable to seperate that type of player from the likes of butland or pickford (at the moment) or given (in his day).

    the difference in class is so clearly apparent (to me). remember, begovic, judged against the latter group, is not notably inferior. and then notice the difference in our defence and quality as a team overall when he steps in for courtois. 

    1 hour ago, wallosh said:


    Agreed, he made some top class saves this season. But unfortunately I can count them all.

    What's that even mean? I can count to at least 3573890......at least. 

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