Carlo Ancelotti makes Jude Bellingham position promise following Real Madrid criticism
Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid supporters have connected with Jude Bellingham since his arrival in Madrid, but his expression of frustration during El Clasico on Saturday night was not what they wished to see.
Read full articlePositioned on the right to counter Alejandro Balde's aggressive runs, Bellingham not only limited his own attacking impact but also failed to stop Balde from contributing to the second goal.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has faced significant criticism recently from both the local media and the club's management, particularly regarding his deployment of Bellingham.
The England international has been utilized in various roles—on the left, deeper in midfield, and on the right—as Ancelotti attempts to integrate Kylian Mbappe into the lineup. This strategy has not yielded the desired results, with Bellingham recording only 3 assists compared to 12 goal contributions at the same point last season.
According to an article in Marca, Bellingham is currently in need of more support and recognition.
Following reports of his dissatisfaction regarding the Ballon d'Or treatment, Ancelotti has assured the 21-year-old that he will be positioned closer to the attacking zone moving forward.
While he may still need to defend a flank, his focus will shift to attacking the central areas.
There is no doubt that this approach was one of Real Madrid's most potent strategies last season, although its effectiveness waned in the latter half as Bellingham's physical condition declined.
Another crucial aspect of their offense was the presence of Joselu Mato, the target man who played a significant role in over half of Bellingham's goals last season, a type of player currently absent from the squad.
