The three-time Champions League-winning goalkeeper refuses to throw in the towel in his battle with Thibaut Courtois for the number one spot at Real Madrid.
Keylor Navas has told Costa Rica to rule him out for their upcoming friendlies against Chile and Peru, making himself available to coach Santiago Solari at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground, while Thibaut Courtois will be away for Belgium’s games against Iceland and Switzerland.
"We all know about Keylor, it is a case that worries all of us…Because of his unstable situation, he has told us that it is a suitable moment for him to stay in Madrid,” said Costa Rica’s interim coach, Ronald González.
Gustavo Matosas will take the reins of Uruguay in January, and Navas has already agreed to return in March for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
"He wants to be there in March for the Gold Cup. It would be the first time that he’ll travel [for the Gold Cup] since he was promoted to the highest level at Madrid. Matosas knows that in his absence we wanted to give the opportunity to others like Esteban Alvarado, Leonel Moreira and Darryl Parker, who are great goalkeepers,” added Gonzalez.
After the World Cup, the Real Madrid keeper has only travelled back to South America once, for the games against Mexico and Colombia in September. And despite Costa Rica losing both games, Navas put in a superb performance, making a number of important saves.
Currently he is playing second fiddle to Courtois under Solari, who has relegated the Costa Rican to Copa del Rey duties, while the Belgian has been favoured for LaLiga and Champions League fixtures. But Navas will be hoping to give Solari something to think about in the Belgian’s absence.
Tesdkmors
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gud boy, luv u
vibrant6
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we need navas as our first goal keeper in real madrid not coutois
Tehcdeiktu
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please, Solari don't forget to keep Navas on post because he is our true legend and with a golden luck.
IkramNichari
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he is match winner keeper i thaink solari gives him rest and solaari looking big match for him
cwesi2000
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He need to move to another team, he is a great goalkeeper not a bench goalkeeper
RedHorns
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End of the day, it's Navas personal choice, but of late seeing American and African footballer s showing more dedication to club than their country. The end result, no non European countries have won WC after 2002. Its a fact that football is a club league based competition. But players also get name playing for their countries. Dedication and loyalty can be balanced between the two.
Yashkan
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let Navas play please....
Carrington
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Navas honestly deserve a starting spot at RMD😔😔
Mayas7
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navas is a player who plays for real madrid......for the team..not like courtois...he plays for money....fu*k you perez
Zukbcdeikl
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courtois usurping Navas between the sticks is tantamount unacceptable......
sahil755
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In my eyes u r the No.1 goalkeeper in this world....no one can take u down...u r the best..Navas the king👑
westlosx1st
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I am so glad that Navas is staying available.. bcuz quite frankly I didnt agree with him being ruled out the line up against viktoria plezen last match..
Realmadridforlife555
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Love your fighting spirit Navas
singhmahaveer
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I think it is in the DNA of Real Madrid board to disrespect their faithful legends always ... disgusted. Navas is far better than Courtious always.
woeadotu
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One thing is for sure Navas is loyal to the club, something Courtois lacks of.
Luka_Modric10
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I believe in you Navas
tetdlnt
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solari soon get drop he just come and doing navas that
sayadkmosu
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if he can't be made first keeper ahead Courtois,he should put in transfer request simple as he goes to help Juventus with his lucks.
we dont need him at juventus
Tibacemprs
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arsenal need him. welcome to Emirates northlondon
hezkmnr
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navas surprise me if I were him hearing of that foolish Courtois coming, I've had in a transfer request for long time before that statue put me on the bench
hezkmnr
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if he can't be made first keeper ahead Courtois,he should put in transfer request simple as he goes to help Juventus with his lucks.
Pocho1
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too good of a keeper to be on a bench. In my opinion one of the best in the world.
yutbcmntz
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From a personal standpoint I prefer Navas over Courtois .....but Courtois has also made a claim for the no.1 spot....
Dodcampns
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When i think about big clubs that could after him and that need a keeper like him are: Arsenal, maybe Juventus, Roma, and maybe Dortmund.
Arsenal just bought Leno
hezkmnr
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Courtois should get out of goal Post for the record and lucky one to come into his place
footballfanatic™
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When i think about big clubs that could after him and that need a keeper like him are: Arsenal, maybe Juventus, Roma, and maybe Dortmund.
TonyV25
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Time for Navas to leave Madrid as surely Real won't let their new signing to set on bench and plus Courtois being a big name and younger than Navas gives him this kind of treatment
Shadownet
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But he can't fight while on the bench ???
Hysmady
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This guy is a joker...You're too good to be benched...U ve had enough at madrid...Move on,leave the goal to the snake
waweikpsu
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why why go to with Ronaldo. Madrid un respekt team. to all players use and trough.
chidesco1
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Whether you fight or not, you should have known that this was what was coming when courtoius signed for madrid. They just can't accommodate the two of you
Alhadj
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A stupid decision,I think this a non-respect act toward his country.
angy4life
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Now that's one true player Navas should always be first choice at Madrid Best of luck Navas
stuf
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Solari jst choose navas so that u can peace of mind when they pass to goalkeeper