Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels has quit the national team in protest at the impending return to the squad of rival Thibaut Courtois.Casteels has been Belgium’s first choice over the last 18 months while Courtois refused to play after a spat with former coach Domenico Tedesco but with Belgium appointing Rudi Garcia as their coach in January,

"I think it’s a bit strange that Courtois can decide for himself whether he can come back," Casteels said on Belgian podcast MidMid.

Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois returned to the Belgium national team, sparking controversy and prompting a teammate to resign.

Thibaut Courtois' impending return to the Belgium national team has led one of his teammates to step away from international duty in protest. The 31-year-old goalkeeper is expected to make a much-anticipated comeback, seven months after quitting the national team following a public dispute with former manager Domenico Tedesco.

Thibaut Courtois’ decision to return to Belgium duty has not been met with universal approval in the Red Devils camp.Real Madrid’s No.1 is currently eighth on the all-time list of appearances for

Belgium's No.1 goalkeeper, Koen Casteels, has made the surprising decision to step away from the national team.