After matchday seven, Dortmund finds itself in the position of world leaders, Union Berlin, with its latest win against Schalke in the Revierderby. Bellingham made his 100th official appearance for the club in this match, and is again one of their most notable players this season.
The foreigner from England pulls the strings of BVB in the central midfield, which has outplayed rival teams. According to AWS Match Facts, Bellingham is the most objective player in the Bundesliga this season so far, subjected to strain while holding the ball a total of 145 times.
The heat isn’t as intense at the start of the campaign, but lately Bellingham is getting little respite. He has to participate in increasingly demanding situations, adding 28 against Schalke.
The former Birmingham City youngster has won 119 of the 198 individual duels he has faced this season, yet he has won the ball on those tackles 60% of the time, the highest in the league.
It is therefore clear that Bellingham is enjoying the additional duty entrusted to him. Speaking to Der Schwarzgelbe Talk earlier this week, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic explained why he believes the youngster is fit to be officially named the club’s third captain: Marco Reus. and Mats Hummels – forward of the 2022/23 campaign.
“He’s only 19,” said Terzic. Es from the region, but I think he embodies everything this region stands for and how we need to play football.
“We need to see our teenagers play. And I don’t care if he’s been with us for two or three years, if he’s 19 or how much it costs. I’m in what he can bring to the team. “
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“Jude surely deserved it. I know from my time in England what it’s like to be the skipper or captain of the club for English players. I know it fills Jude with pride. . . but not only do we need Jude to play smart football, I also need him to lead and lead this team.
“This duty was not a gift. First, he deserved it, but second, he knows I need more of him too. We communicate every day about how he can make his game not only for him but also for us. I think he’s going in the right direction and we’re really pleased with the way he behaves. “
While Reus injured his ankle in the win over Schalke, Bellingham will feel even more strain to carry out, and also from their conflicting parties. He is already a leader on and off the field, he will most likely accept the challenge.
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