Thibaut Courtois ‘fails to report for Belgium duty’ after he was ‘snubbed for captaincy with team-mate preferred’
THIBAUT COURTOIS has failed to show up for Belgium duty after he was overlooked for the captaincy, according to reports.
Romelu Lukaku was instead handed the armband against Austria in the absence of usual captain Kevin De Bruyne, leading Courtois to fume over the decision.
Courtois, 31, failed to report for training ahead of the clash against Estonia on Tuesday.
The Real Madrid shot-stopper was meant to captain the Red Devils for the clash but is now a doubt to play.
Courtois’ tantrum comes just days after he was honoured for reaching 100 Belgium caps, with the goalkeeper receiving a small trophy for the achievement.
His fiancee Mishel Gerzig also handed him a gift as the couple shared a kiss pitchside.
However after the game Courtois is said to have rowed with team-mates in the dressing room after Belgium struggled to a 1-1 draw with Austria.
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