The Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois celebrated Belgium's “solid” game in the victory over Portugal, which dominated in the second half but the Red Devils they showed that they know “to be there in the great moments”.
“In the second half they also deserved it, but we were there to defend (…). We played a good game, we worked (…). It was nice to have this game, to show that we are there in the great moments” , declared Courtois to the Belgian chain RTBF after 1-0 against Portugal.
The goalkeeper of Belgium and from Real Madrid He acknowledged that he played a good game, but stressed that it was not only he who was right and that it was a collective defense effort.
“We have been a very solid team,” added the goalkeeper, who acknowledged that the second Portugal dominated the match. “I didn't have a lot of work in the previous three games, but I knew it wasn't going to be like that against Portugal. I am proud of my teammates, we have defended very well. Italy will also be difficult, but today we have shown that we are ready, ”he said.
Courtois referred to the changes due to injury of two of the great references of Belgium, Kevin de Bruyne Y Eden Hazard, who both left the field injured.
“Hopefully Kevin and Eden they can come back, “he said Courtois, who added that Belgium has “very good players” in case they cannot be in Munich on July 3 against Italy in the quarterfinal match of the Eurocup.