Real Madrid are very concerned about Jude Bellingham

At Real Madrid, when it is not a question of discussing the numerous injuries, the main subject of discussion in the Spanish media is obviously the Mbappé case. The Frenchman's difficulties in regaining his level of play are now of concern to everyone and concern is in order. Proof of this is the front page of the day The Teamwho calls “to save the player Mbappé”. But in Madrid, if Mbappé's concerns are real, the famous presenter of Beach barJosep Pedrerol, assures that the Merengues firmly believe in the Blues captain's exit from the crisis. “There is confidence in Ancelotti, even if certain compositions can surprise. Absolute confidence and Real Madrid are not considering any change of coach if there is no debacle in December. For Mbappé, there is a certain concern for his physical state and for his matches. But Real Madrid has total confidence in Mbappé. The club knows that PSG's Mbappé will return and that he will be very important for La Liga and the Champions League.confided the journalist this night.

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On the other hand, in addition to the hellish schedule, Pedrerol announces that Real Madrid is more concerned about Jude Bellingham. “On the other hand, there is some concern for Bellingham, a player who stood out last season, a fundamental player. He even carried the team at arm's length during the first part of the championship, when Vinicius Junior was not there. He scored decisive goals, he was the most important player for Real Madrid. The club understands that the system is currently detrimental to the Briton's style of play. » A flagship recruit for Casa Blanca in 2023, the Englishman had an exceptional 2023/2024 season, marked by 23 goals, 13 assists in 42 matches and the Liga-Champions League double.

A system that raises questions

However this season, the 2024 European vice-champion with the Three Lions is frustrated. Forced to take a step back due to the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, Bellingham is automatically less present in front of goal and its balance sheet has inevitably been impacted (2 goals, 4 assists in 15 matches). The Spanish press had already reported Bellingham's annoyance last October, but Carlo Ancelotti tried to put out the start of the fire by asserting that his work for the team was worth more than his goals.

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«I think we are satisfied with his work, because he works a lot on the field. He runs a lot, he sacrifices himself…He hasn't scored any goals this season. But the surprise comes from last year when he scored a lot. Nobody expected it. There is no shortage of goals for Bellingham either because we have some very talented players in front of us. (…) For us, the work he does is much more important.» Since then, Bellingham has continued to be carried around in the midfield, even if the injury to Vinicius Junior allowed Ancelotti to reposition Mbappé on his favorite left side and offer a more advanced role to Bellingham. It remains to be seen whether this solution will last when Vinicius Jr returns.