Belgium's goalkeeping coach Erwin Lemmens is at a loss trying to figure out why Thibaut Courtois' form with Real Madrid is so strikingly different to when he plays for his country.
"They have to treat him differently," he said to Radio MARCA.
"He's a special boy and it's unusual that he's always at the highest level with us, but there he suffers with De Gea syndrome."
The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper hasn't been at his best since arriving at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and he has been the victim of whistles at times this season.
"If the Bernabeu whistles then you have to look at the team as a whole," Lemmens added.
"Why shouldn't he start on Saturday?
"He was sick yesterday and was changed for the second half.
"He's a great goalkeeper and he'll try to make Real Madrid happy again."
Eden Hazard is also finding life in the capital difficult at the moment, and the coach urged patience with the No.7.
"Hazard needs time," he explained.
"But Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world and it's normal for them to want players to play well as soon as they arrive."
mujahedin1
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FOR BELGIUM HE IS COURTOIS. FOR REAL MADRID HE IS TORTOISE
Boudipz
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Not everybody can handle the pressure of being the goalkeeper of Real Madrid. He’s been there since last season being protected by Florentino, Lopetegui, Solari and now Zidane!!! What on earth he could wish more for??? He is just not up to the task!
LastLiv
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yes,you are right, Madrid have to treat him differently and use him as no.2 goalkeeper
leycilmy
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of course, they have to fill the tunnel inside him so that he stops conceding [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Daydinos
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madrid should play hazard a center of attack, as a attacking play maker... they should build the team around him like they did cr7.. I think this would be a great line up
Ămär Khåñ
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Right now the main topic for barca and madrid fans is valverde out and curtouis out😂😂
Neaceiors
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I dunno if u guys see it as well, but benzema is no good for starting xi also.
afro-mula
48
departure of Ronaldo still affecting Madrid till date but there fans won't agree with .
frozenrabi
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Time to make Aerola first choice keeper and Courtois second choice keeper
MN9
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I don't understand why Chelsea fans are overreacting.. The players have the rights to choose the team they want... Its not because they left your club it means they are ungrateful... They got their dreams also....Instead of wishing Hazard or Courtois luck, all of you are cursing him....
iamildaz
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Chelsea right now : I am lovin' it......🤔
Koacdiloru
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Lol
ceebostz
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Treat him differently? What the hell is this goal keeping coach talking about folks? Because of Courtois Perez got rid of Navas, what more should we do for him, why should he be given a special preference, I don't get what the hell this goal keeping coach is talking about to be honest.
Wumekruyz
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Breaking news;-Courtois should be assigned to casilla to avoid conversing much goals[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
habelnrz
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the worst is still coming for them
ficcdkorsu
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It's Madrid's fault that he can't save an easy ball yes. Please, what the hell? He is a goalkeeper, he has practically one job. What should Madrid do, cheer for him whenever he concedes?
nurgum
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C'mon man!! this keeper is really so so bad
zabeikmp
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He needs time in the bench and areola definitely needs to start ahead of him... Maybe with time and a little more focus courtois will do better.. If not sell him next summer..
madridsta_5199
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Valverde and Courtouis are secret agents sent by other clubs to destroy legacy of Real and Barca.