The selector of Belgium, the Spanish Roberto Martinez, was annoyed this Thursday by the information in the Belgian press that, the day before, attributed a positive for coronavirus to Thibaut Courtois and assured that the goalkeeper of the “Red Devils” and Real Madrid is ready to play.
“Courtois is available to work. The medical committee has given us a negative in terms of coronavirus,” said the Spanish technician at a press conference.
The selector of Belgium he was annoyed and critical of the information published “without contrast” because “first, it is a confidential medical fact and, moreover, it is a false fact.”
Martinez explained that Courtois he is “even more” angry than for a false news that has upset the whole of the selection.
“It has been very, very disappointing,” added the coach after Belgian headlines such as “DH Les Sports +” published that the goalkeeper had tested positive in a coronavirus nasal test, but had later obtained a negative result in a blood test that He would confirm that he has not been infected, so he will continue to focus on the selection.
The Spaniard, met with the Belgian team in Tubize, southwest of Brussels to prepare for the matches of League of Nations against Denmark (Saturday) e Iceland (Tuesday), explained that “it is a different concentration.
“It is the first time we have met in ten months, and with all the medical protocols,” he declared. Martinez, who said that this way of returning to compete supposes “a different normality in football that is a reflection of society.”