DANNY MURPHY slammed Thibaut Courtois suggesting he was feigning an injury in Belgium’s World Cup clash against Spain.
The world class goalkeeper came off in the 72nd minute with tears streaming down his face.
Thibaut Courtois was forced off in Belgium’s quarter final in tears Credit: Reuters
Senne Lammens replaced the keeper Credit: Getty
Manchester United’s Senne Lammens stepped up to replace the shotstopper with huge boots to fill.
The BBC commentator was less an impressed as he was left in disbelief at the extent to Courtois’ injuries before the situation became clear.
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Fans rushed online to criticise Murphy’s comments.
One wrote: “Epic fail from Danny Murphy, mocking Courtois for faking an injury moments before he has to leave the pitch distraught.”
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Another added: “Danny Murphy should be sacked immediately for suggesting Courtois was faking injury.”
A third said: “Danny Murphy has done Courtois really dirty there!”
The former Liverpool midfielder was quickly forced to apologuise.
Murphy said: “Well I did him a disservice, it was a genuine injury.
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“We thought it was one of the normal tactical breaks but he’s obviously devastated.
“Something’s happened where he is unable to carry on, and the tears suggest it might be a little but worse.”
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