Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois has warned Louis van Gaal to “not talk about goalkeepers” following criticism of his display against Barcelona.
The Belgium international endured a tough Champions League night at Camp Nou as a 3-0 defeat saw the Blues’ European dreams dashed at the last-16 stage.
With Lionel Messi having put the ball through his legs on two occasions, Courtois faced plenty of uncomfortable questions afterwards.
Former Barca and Manchester United boss Van Gaal was among those to speak out, telling Ziggo Sports: “The game was turned upside down due to the blunder of Courtois [for Messi’s first goal] which I think is a big blunder.