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Belgium national team's experienced goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois announced the possibility of an unexpected break in his international career, Zamin.uz reported.

Currently defending the colors of Real Madrid in Spain, the 34-year-old shot-stopper is considering skipping the upcoming Nations League matches. According to Courtois, this tournament is not the most important competition for him, and he prefers to focus on his club duties and physical recovery.

This was reported by one.uz. However, the goalkeeper does not intend to completely cut ties with the national team.

As he stated, there remains a possibility of returning to the squad ahead of the European Championship qualifiers. Courtois emphasized that the final decision lies with the football federation, but a temporary break could benefit both the team and himself at this stage.

His statement sparked various debates among football fans, as Courtois has been a cornerstone of Belgium's defense for many years. One of the most unexpected comments came from his remarks after the match against Spain in the World Cup.

Courtois did not rule out that this match could be his last appearance in the national team jersey. Such sharp remarks may indicate a shift in the goalkeeper's mindset or future plans.

For the Belgian national team, losing an experienced player like Courtois would be a serious loss. For now, his decision is not final, and future developments will depend on his physical condition and mutual understanding with the coaching staff.

If he indeed skips the Nations League, Belgium will be forced to test new goalkeepers. Fans, meanwhile, hope that Thibaut Courtois will still be able to reliably guard the national team's goal in major tournaments.

In any case, this decision by the experienced goalkeeper could mark the beginning of a new era in Belgian football.