Real Madrid’s concerns over Jude Bellingham’s form have surfaced following the 20-year-old’s underwhelming performance against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Despite enjoying a successful season at the Bernabeu, scoring 20 goals in 33 appearances, Bellingham’s recent form has raised eyebrows. With only three goals to his name so far in 2024, Madrid reportedly paid a hefty sum of €103m (£88.5m) for Bellingham last summer, heightening worries over his fatigue.
Reports from SPORT suggest that Madrid fears Bellingham’s physical exhaustion, particularly evident in recent matches. Although he remains a pivotal player in the La Liga squad, concerns emerged during the Champions League quarter-final first leg, where Madrid salvaged a 3-3 draw against treble winners City.
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Deployed in a number 10 role behind Vinicius Junior, Bellingham struggled to make an impact against City, visibly frustrated with the referee’s decisions. His lackluster performance raised questions about his effectiveness in comparison to Phil Foden, who outshone Madrid with a spectacular goal from distance.
Despite the scrutiny, Bellingham managed to avoid a booking in the fixture, a relief for Madrid considering he was one of four players at risk of missing the second leg at the Etihad Stadium.
As Madrid prepares to face Mallorca on Saturday before their pivotal clash against Guardiola’s side in Manchester, Bellingham’s form remains a topic of concern for the club.