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Courtois Uses Irony to Criticize the Schedule, the Belgian Doesn't Hold Back: In 2027...

Courtois complains about the schedule in his own way and exposes it with his ironic remark

The schedule has been one of the main reasons why this season has been a real ordeal for players and clubs. This has caused a more than considerable amount of injuries and performance drops for some players. However, it's not a topic that hasn't been talked about, and even the players themselves complain.

In this case, with a rather characteristic sense of humor, Real Madrid's goalkeeper Courtois has spoken out on this topic. "The other day I was laughing with Fede Valverde; I told him, 'Your next vacation will be in 2027'. You know how crazy that sounds!" These words have sparked a large number of comments on social media in a hilarious way.

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Fede Valverde with Real Madrid | Didac Aguirre

Obviously, while he said this as a joke and a bit of satire, it's something experienced daily in soccer, a serious issue. Mainly in terms of player performance, which is greatly affected.

Courtois portrays it in his own way

The Belgian goalkeeper suffered the problem of schedules last season with an injury that left him out for practically the entire campaign. For this reason, this comment has also been seen as a humorous way to view this situation.

However, he has clearly highlighted the importance of the Uruguayan player in his team and why he can't rest much. A player with the significance that Real Madrid's number 8 has taken on highlights the importance others have in their respective clubs. For this reason, the mere thought of vacations for some is simply impossible due to their relevance.

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Courtois warming up before the match | Didac Aguirre

This season, with seven titles available to win with the white team, all the pressure is on them. In addition to an extremely tight schedule that doesn't allow constant rest for the players.

This situation must change

This joke seems to have served to vividly portray what happens on the playing fields. Something that, evidently, needs to change as soon as possible to avoid more adverse situations with the players. Additionally, preserving the spectacle that the public wants to see in each match of their team.

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