What a great dilemma we have ourselves here. But I think this summer we have to make a decision on Courtois.
For me, he is the second best keeper in the world. He is easily the best keeper in Spain right now. And that has nothing to do with the demise of Iker Casillas. I have watched a lot of Atletico over the past 2 years (They have a great back 4 which also helps). But some of the saves he makes are right out of the top draw.
I can honestly say that I don't think he has a weakness. He is dominant in the air, as you'd expect from any keeper. But his shot stopping is different gravy, he can pass long and short, and most importantly, he commands his back 4.
I love Cech to bits. And I still struggle to see when people say there are better keepers in the Premiership. Even through the odd, and I mean odd, mistake he has made. He has been worth so many points to us over the years. I would have said Joe Hart until this season! In the world right now, I can only think of 4 better keeper. And Courtois is one of them.
That brings me to the point. What do we do? Everyone knows how good he is. So if top clubs want to buy him, they best get the chequebook out! They are effectively buying the worlds best goalkeeper for the next 10-13 years. But to me that potential is priceless. Which is why I'd rather see him brought back and given a chance to be our number 1.
10 years ago, the majority of us thought that Carlo Cudicini was the best goalkeeper in the premier league. Jose Mourinho came in and replaced him with the 21 year old who went on to be the best goalkeeper this club has ever seen.
A tough decision has to be made again...
Cech v Courtois
posted on 9/1/14
Chelseamf why you such a horse trucker.
OP just putting his views.
Cech is a legend but Courtois is our future.
posted on 9/1/14
I would have cech over neuer who is the most overated keeper in the world at present with the best team infront of him. A bit like valdes was at barcelona and then got found out.
If Courtois is better than cech(havent seen much of him) then sadly we will have to put the future first. Although I could rue that decision if made...grass is always greener etc.
Could anyone make that save in the FA cup final against andy carrolll...could anyone have 6 pens against him in the biggest game of his career and save 3 of them and guess the right way for all 6? I dont know about that.
posted on 9/1/14
Nickapolidis which goalie are you talking about who did that versus Andy Carroll?
posted on 9/1/14
Really don't envy the person who has to make a decision. Unfortunately I think Courtois will end up leaving. Mind you apparenlty Barcelona have signed Ter Stegen which is good.
posted on 9/1/14
comment by CR7isbetterthanMessi (U18917)
posted 10 minutes ago
Nickapolidis which goalie are you talking about who did that versus Andy Carroll?
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Are you kidding? The FA cup final we most recently won?
posted on 9/1/14
You are right.
Op has had his say and now I've presented my opinion and facts...Juanopo.
Besides, my post was referring to Whitewall...
posted on 9/1/14
Juanpo it means Mata $ h it
posted on 9/1/14
Use Courtois as number one next season with Cech as number two. If he flops restore Cech.
posted on 9/1/14
posted on 10/1/14
Nickapolidis which goalie are you talking about who did that versus Andy Carroll?
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Are you kidding? The FA cup final we most recently won?
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Cech didn't face 6 penalties v Liverpool which Andy Carroll took.Can you clarify this?