Atletico Madrid on-loan goalkeeper from Chelsea Thibaut Courtois: "I have no fear to replace De Gea"
Atletico Madrid’s Belgian goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has stated that he is ready to fill the void left by the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-de-Gea-c10463 and is not overwhelmed by the position he finds himself in.
Atleti youth academy product, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 de Gea left for Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Following his sale, it had been expected that Los Rojiblancos will find it difficult to replace him.
The goalkeeper stated that he feels the pressure from fans, howbeit; it will not deter him from his goal to succeed in the Spanish capital.
Courtois moved from Belgian champions http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Petr-Cech-c29837 in his impeccable best.
The youngster is aware of his situation and wants to deliver what is expected of him. He said that he knows about the pressure, but will continue to play his natural game.
“I know that David is a very good goalkeeper. It is difficult to begin with Atletico because there is pressure from the fans, because they are accustomed to a very good goalkeeper, but I have no fear of that. I play my game," he said, according to Europa
Press.
Courtois has been performing exceptionally over since joining, and talks about extending his loan deal have been rumoured. The 19-year-old is enjoying his stay at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon and stated that he is looking forward to such a development.
The English club have set a long term route of his integration into the first team, according to Courtois. Spending a couple of seasons in top flight clubs outside of Europe will be beneficial for him.
While a year in English top flight should bring him up to speed with the league.
"Chelsea said I could spend two years in a team like Atletico. Then a year at a team in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, like Fulham or Tottenham so I can integrate into the league. Then the fourth year would be normal at Chelsea."
Thus far, the ex-Racing Genk player has made seven La Liga appearances, keeping a clean sheet in five of them.
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