Eduardo Camavinga rejoices at Courtois's absence for the Red Devils

The Real midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga, said he is very happy about the absence of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ahead of the upcoming clash of the Red Devils against Italy, scheduled for Friday the 2nd. He mentions his substitution in the 78th minute against Turkey and his 31st cap, without ever having settled permanently in football.

Under the management of Zinédine Zidane

Under the guidance of Zinédine Zidane, Camavinga is preparing to play the second match of this era. This cap marks his thirty‑first appearance for Belgium, a milestone reached after his late entry against Turkey. The coach expects more consistency from him, reminding that Rome was not built in a day.

The midfielder is aware that he must “show more consistency”, according to his statements. He illustrated this need by citing the history of Rome, emphasizing that consistency is built gradually. This demand fits the coach’s desire to strengthen the Belgian defence.

A relief without his Real teammate

Jonathan Lange, editor‑in‑chief of Les Sports, relayed Camavinga’s comment: “I am very happy that Courtois is not there.” The player smiled, noting that the Belgian goalkeeper’s absence relieves him from not having to face his club teammate at Real.

This relief also reflects a playful rivalry between Belgians and French, mentioned by Camavinga during the press conference. He added that the match against Italy was very important and that Belgium remains a great nation, while expressing his eagerness to play it.

Thus, the contrast between the expectation of a regular performance under Zidane and the joy of not facing Courtois highlights the multiple stakes for the Belgian squad. Friday’s match promises to combine tactical pressure and personal relief for Camavinga.