Courtois Admits He Could’ve Continued After Injury Before Lammens’ Error Sealed Belgium’s Exit

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Thibaut Courtois revealed his heartbreak after a quadriceps injury forced him off in the 71st minute of Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final with Spain. His substitute, Senne Lammens, failed to hold a Pau Cubarsi shot, allowing Mikel Merino to score the late winner. Speaking after the match, the Real Madrid star explained that he felt fine until his second goal kick triggered a sharp pain. He said he believed he could have carried on but respected coach Rudi Garcia’s choice to replace him. The keeper will undergo further tests at his club to determine the severity of the injury. His withdrawal adds to Belgium’s injury woes, with other key players already sidelined in the tournament.

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