Courtois Explains Why He's a Better Goalkeeper After His Serious Injury: "I'm More Complete"
Overcoming Adversity
Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid and the Belgian national team, recently opened up about how a serious injury he suffered in 2021 has made him a better goalkeeper. Courtois sustained a muscle injury in his left thigh during a training session with Real Madrid in April 2021, which kept him out of action for several weeks.Despite the setback, Courtois returned to action stronger than ever. He helped Real Madrid win the La Liga title in 2021-22 and was named the UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season. Courtois also played a key role in Belgium's third-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
A New Perspective
Courtois says that the injury gave him a new perspective on his career and his life. He realized that he needed to take better care of his body and that he needed to be more mentally tough. He also credits the support of his family, friends, and teammates for helping him through the difficult time.
Improved Skills
In addition to the mental benefits, Courtois says that the injury also helped him to improve his technical skills. He worked with a specialist to strengthen the muscles around his thigh and he also made changes to his training regimen. Courtois says that he is now more agile and has better reflexes than he did before the injury.
Complete Goalkeeper
Courtois believes that the combination of the mental and physical improvements he has made has made him a more complete goalkeeper. He is now more confident in his abilities and he is better able to handle the pressure of playing at the highest level.
Future Goals
Courtois is now looking to the future and he is confident that he can continue to improve. He wants to win more trophies with Real Madrid and Belgium and he wants to be remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in history. With his newfound confidence and his improved skills, there is no doubt that Courtois has the potential to achieve his goals.
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