Sentences with phrase «belgian stopper»

My patience with the Belgian stopper is wearing thin though.

Just as importantly, the young Belgian stopper is yet to make a mistake in the Chelsea goal.

The Belgian stopper returns from his suspension, and although Asmir Begovic did as much as he could to prevent the loss last Sunday, Courtois returning will be a huge boost for the champions.

Thibaut Courtois will return to Stamford Bridge after three seasons at Atletico Madrid, and Blues boss Jose Mourinho is set install the Belgian stopper as his number one next term.

Despite 11 clean sheets — tied for sixth in the league — the Belgian stopper gave up nearly 50 goals this season and was responsible for numerous gaffes in key spots that cost the Reds valuable points.

It has been pretty clear for the last two months that the future is uncertain for Belgian stopper Mignolet after he was dropped in favour of Loris Karius.

Mandanda's latest revelations suggest that the Reds may have to persist with under - performing Simon Mignolet for the time being, with Adam Bogdan demonstrating against Exeter City that he's not yet in a position to challenge the Belgian stopper.

The Belgian stopper has attracted the interest of a number of clubs after some assured performances in recent seasons.

The recall of young Belgian stopper Thibaut Courtois from La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid last summer raised questions as to who Blues boss Jose Mourinho would name as his number one for the campaign.

In fact he probably would still have been at Stamford Bridge if Chelsea had not been forced to make the young Belgian stopper Thibaut Courtois their first choice or risk losing him to another club.

Cech lost his status as the undisputed number one at Stamford Bridge to young Belgian stopper Thibaut Courtois at the start of last season, but looks set to depart after picking up his fourth league winners medal last month.

After falling down the pecking order to young Belgian stopper Thibaut Courtois, Cech wanted to move to a side that can guarantee more game time.

Without the Belgian stopper, Atletico never really looked like retaining their crown.

Even though Courtois has played seven more Premier League starts than Forster this season, the Belgian stopper has just five clean sheets — fewer than Forster.

The Belgian stopper has been in fine form for the Blues this season, and has been favoured in the later stages of the competition, justifying Jose Mourinho's decision to drop long - time number 1 Petr Cech.

The Belgian stopper wasn't called into any serious action and will be happy to have kept a second clean sheet in successive games.

Cech is set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season after losing his place in the starting line - up to young Belgian stopper Thibaut Courtois at the beginning of the campaign and likely made his farewell appearance for the Pensioners against Sunderland last Sunday.

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With Los Blancos out of the picture, that could now push Chelsea shot - stopper Thibaut Courtois closer to the Bernabeu, as Balague believes that while De Gea could now pen a new contract at Old Trafford, the Belgian international is still keen on a return to the Spanish capital.

The Belgian shot - stopper has been seen as a weakness in this Liverpool side for some time now, and the Metro claim Klopp is now looking at either bringing in Bayer Leverkusen «keeper Bernd Leno, or Loris Karius of Mainz.

The Belgian shot - stopper is keen to see the Reds bring in his fellow countryman, who has a # 32.5 m release clause in his contract and who is known to be attracting interest from several top clubs.

The Belgian shot stopper has been a stand - out performer for the Black Cats this season, despite their fight with relegation, and will cost the Gunners around # 10million.

What the Belgian shot - stopper is doing here at the training ground in this bizarre attire is anyone's guess however.

Liverpool's current goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has come under serious criticism this season for a string of inconsistent performances, and Brendan Rodgers is likely to try and bring in another top notch stopper to compete with the Belgian for the no. 1 jersey.

Leicester then had a golden chance to equalise just three minutes later, after Mignolet fouled Foxes forward Vardy, however the Belgian then made amends for his error, as the Reds shot - stopper made a smart save to deny Vardy from the spot to keep the away side ahead.

Aside from some shaky moments in the Premier League, the Belgian shot - stopper was also guilty of making a costly error against Bordeaux in the Europa League.

The Reds are believed to be in the hunt for a new «keeper to challenge underperforming Belgian first choice Simon Mignolet, who has underwhelmed so far this season, with Australian stopper Brad Jones not seen as a good enough back - up — leading to the pursuit of the likes of Valdes and Casilla in an attempt to ensure that any injury to Mignolet would not be a complete disaster.

Lineup (3 -4-2-1): Belgian shot - stopper Thibaut Courtois is expected to be rested for the midweek game, and he could be replaced by Blues debutant Willy Caballero.

The Belgian shot - stopper doesn't seem settled at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea are now looking to bring in another top Premier League keeper to replace him

Mourinho brought in former Stoke «keeper Asmir Begovic this summer when Petr Cech was allowed to join Arsenal, and the stopper has already deputised for Courtois after the Belgian was sent off against Swansea.

Cech has found himself mainly surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge this season with young Belgian shot stopper, Thibaut Courtois, becoming the Blues» «number one» and, as uncertainty surrounds the Gunners» «keeper position, the commanding Cech is seen as the ideal replacement to make a short move within London for regular playing time.

The Czech keeper opted out for a move to the Gunners after the Belgian Thibaut Courtois took over as number one shot - stopper at the Stamford Bridge.