Real Madrid’s number one joins Rio to discuss his career and achievements after he accepted a title at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. He reveals how players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr. and Antony Rudiger integrated themselves into the Madrid squad and what they’re like off the pitch.
Courtois reserves special praise for Diego Simeone’s winning culture and obsession and credits the three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid as a huge reason why he has achieved so much.
There’s analysis of players like Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema and reflections on why Belgium’s golden generation were not able to win anything.
Jose Mourinho played a big role in Courtois’ development so he shares stories about the ’Special One’ including how he intentionally blanked him after a match and why his constant striving to tap into the mentality of players may have contributed to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah needing to move away from Stamford Bridge.
03:20 Best Current Goalkeepers In The World
04:20 Courtois Supported Man United Growing Up
08:30 Tactical Shift Under Diego Simeone
11:00 Belgium's Golden Generation
19:45 Who Are Thibaut's Dream Centre Backs To Play With?
20:40 Antonio Rudiger's Integration To Real Madrid
24:30 Zinedine Zidane In Training
26:00 Thibaut's Relationship With Zidane
29:30 Jude Bellingham's Form Comparison
30:20 Expectations On Vinicius Jr - Hazard Rated Him
32:00 Vini Abuse Has Gone Too Far
33:45 Jose Mourinho Relationship While At Atletico Madrid
34:40 Being Ignored By Mourinho After Champions League Semi-Final
37:00 Jose Provocation - Why Chelsea Didn't Work For De Bruyne + Mo Salah
41:30 How Haaland Would Do At Real Madrid
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