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Conte hails ‘fantastic’ Courtois
- Updated: December 15, 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hailed Thibaut Courtois as “one of the world’s best goalkeepers” after his late save preserved a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.
Cesc Fabregas’ first league goal of the season gave the visitors the lead at the Stadium of Light before Courtois made two impressive second-half stops, helping secure Chelsea’s 10th consecutive league win.
His stoppage-time save from Patrick van Aanholt’s fiercely-struck effort was the pick of the two, and Courtois’ display earned warm words from his manager after the match.
“For Thibaut it’s more difficult because for the whole game you wait and you could lose concentration but he is a fantastic goalkeeper,” Conte said.
“One of the best in the world, if not the best, and I’m …
