Courtois has returned to Belgium, but the situation has gotten out of control: The goalkeeper says he doesn't know what Casteels is talking about

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has explained his decision to return to the Belgium squad.

Courtois has accepted selection for the first time since leaving Belgium last year.

This week's return led to the announcement of the international withdrawal of Al-Qadsiah goalkeeper Koen Casteels, who had been the starting goalkeeper during Courtois' absence and had been harshly critical of the Madrid keeper's return to the squad.

Courtois said today: "As Youri (Tielemans) said, there were a lot of misunderstandings and things were said that weren't right. We had a conversation that went well. There were a lot of misunderstandings and false information about what happened."

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"This thing with the stripes wasn't the only problem. I had contact with other players during my absence. I thought that was obvious to everyone, but yesterday I realized that wasn't the case."

He continued: "I'm relieved because we've resolved all the issues. Everything is clear and we can look forward. I know I made mistakes. At that time I wasn't 100 percent ready."

"And when a relationship with a coach breaks down, it's also difficult. I know I don't have the easiest character, but I had the feeling that he didn't respect me."

"Sometimes we go too far, but I believe it should remain internal and can be resolved internally."

"I'm a winner and I say what I think, sometimes we react in the heat of the moment and it goes too far. When the coach said he did everything to get me back, it wasn't true."

"Even the press tried to talk about this topic. I think it was better not to say anything."

"I don't know if I would have reacted differently. For the group and the fans yes, but I can't change who I am," the Belgian further emphasized.

Courtois also admitted he understands Casteels, stating: "I can understand Koen, as he was number one and now I'm coming back. But the federation wanted me to come back from the beginning, so I made myself available."Telegraph/