Thibaut Courtois sidelined from Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad, Axel Witsel selected instead
- Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has been left out of Belgium's Euro 2024 squad due to injuries.
- Axel Witsel, a veteran player from Atletico Madrid, has secured a spot in the squad despite Courtois' absence.
- Belgium's decision reflects the team's focus on fitness and performance for the upcoming tournament.
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois is not in Belgium's Euro 2024 team due to injury. He had knee surgery and missed most of the season. Instead, Axel Witsel, who came out of retirement, is in the squad. Courtois played only four times this season. Belgium's coach, Domenico Tedesco, chose other goalkeepers like Koen Casteels, Thomas Kaminski, and Matz Sels. Belgium's team has players from the Premier League like Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, Leandro Trossard, Youri Tielemans, Wout Faes, Amadou Onana, and Timothy Castagne. Witsel, who retired but returned at 35, impressed Tedesco with his recent performances at Atletico Madrid. Tedesco values Witsel's skills and versatility, especially as a central defender. Belgium, who exited the 2022 World Cup early, starts their Euro 2024 journey against Slovakia on June 17. The team includes Witsel and other talented players for the upcoming tournament.