Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn. From Belgium’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to a back injury.
Los Blancos have confirmed that Courtois suffered an inflammation and infection of the pelvic joint that connects to his back. “
The medical authorities of Real Madrid and the Belgian Football Association have held intensive discussions regarding the back problem of Thibaut Courtois in recent times,” the statement added.
“The medical authorities of both parties have come to the conclusion. That The goalkeeper is not fit for the upcoming internationals.”
The injury may also jeopardise Courtois’ chances of playing. At the Club World Cup in the United States. Where Real Madrid open their campaign in Miami on June 18 against Al Hilal from Saudi Arabia.
Uncapped Nordin Jackers from Club Brugge will replace Courtois in the Belgian squad. For the matches against North Macedonia in Skopje on Friday and at home to Wales next Monday.
The injury could affect the star’s chances of playing at the Club World Cup in the United States. โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที Which starts on June 14.
Uncapped Club Brugge goalkeeper Nordon Jaggers will travel to the camp in his place for the games against North Macedonia on Friday and Wales on Monday. Nottingham Forest
‘s Matz Sales is expected to start in both Group J group games.