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BRUSSELS — Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he won't be able to play at the European Championship next summer because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season. His absence could last even longer amid ongoing tensions between Courtois and coach Domenico Tedesco. Courtois said in an interview with Belgian broadcaster Sporza that he will not recover in time from ACL surgery to play at the tournament. Courtois has 102 caps with Belgium but has not played for his country since a 1-1 draw against Austria in June.
