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Chelsea and Belgium ace admits missing out on Champions League would be 'embarrassing'
THIBAUT COURTOIS has admitted that it would be "embarrassing" for Chelsea to have to drop into the Europa League.
Chelsea's big Belgian shot stopper knows the Europa League is not an option
That fate could await Chelsea if they fail to get a point against Porto tonight at Stamford Bridge - and it could also cost manager Jose Mourinho his job.
"It would be embarrassing to play in the Europa League," said Courtois. "A team like Chelsea has to have the goal to win the Champions League.
"I was always against the teams being knocked out of the Champions League going into the Europa League - it's not fair," he said.
"But it's a good way to win the competition and get back into the Champions League next season."