Top 74 Quotes & Sayings by Thibaut Courtois - Page 2

I think London is an amazing city. It's really nice to live in London. I think it is a multicultural city; there is a lot to do, great restaurants.

It's one of my stronger points claiming high balls. I'm tall, so that helps me. If you're a smaller goalkeeper, crosses in England are even harder.

For goalkeepers, the better years, they say, come from the age of 27 or 28.

I remember people saying that Atletico wanted me, that they are a big team, and that it will be a big challenge for me. I don't know why, but I just felt really prepared for it, really confident. I went there and tried to do my best in training as well as learn the language really quickly. That was important, I think.

I've never been a hero at gymnastics.

It was strange joining Chelsea, but when I signed, I knew I would be loaned out to a team. They had, like, a five-year plan for me.

When I came to England, everyone told me that I'd get the hits, so I was prepared for that.

I think life in London is good.

A lot of things the press say are nonsense.

As a goalkeeper, you want to play.

When I arrived at Atletico, at that point they were not so strong.

I've played against Messi a lot of times, and I've already conceded goals through my legs with him.

You have to do the tactics to win games because if you have good organisation and know what to do, you'll know where the weaknesses are in the opponent.

It is very tough in England. Every away game is hard, of course. And normally, if you're a big club like Chelsea, you're supposed to win games at home against smaller clubs. But in England, that's not the case. We must play well every game.