As Real Madrid gears up to face Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this Tuesday, all eyes are on Jude Bellingham. The star midfielder, who joined Real in the 2023-24 season, is currently navigating a challenging phase with a nine-game scoring drought.
Last season, Bellingham made a significant impact, tallying 23 goals and 13 assists across all competitions. However, this season has seen a dip in his offensive output, with no goals and just two assists so far.
Despite the dry spell, Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed unwavering support for Bellingham. \"We're satisfied with his work, I'm very satisfied,\" Ancelotti stated during a press conference on Monday. \"He works a lot, he's always present, he competes, he fights, he sacrifices himself.\"
Ancelotti emphasized that while Bellingham's goal tally may not match last year's surprise performance, his overall contribution to the team remains invaluable. \"We've always scored goals, and we'll always score, because we have talented players up front. For us, at this moment, the work he's doing is more important than the goals he scored last year,\" he added.
As Real Madrid prepares to showcase their depth and talent against Dortmund, Bellingham's role in the midfield continues to be a focal point for fans and analysts alike.
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Ancelotti defends Bellingham ahead of Real's clash with Dortmund
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