Real Madrid playmaker Jude Bellingham has been called out over his performance for the Spanish giant since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe in the summer.
Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from PSG in the summer but his arrival has not helped the club play at the highest level. Real Madrid have struggled to find form and that continued on Wednesday night when Carlo Ancelotti’s side fell to a 1-0 loss against Ligue 1 side Lille on the second matchday of the Champions League.
Spanish outlet AS has now listed a detailed explanation of the drop in form for Bellingham compared to last season, as they noted Kylian Mbappe’s arrival and the Englishman’s change of position is a key reason why ‘nothing works like before’.
AS wrote: “In Bellingham’s case, the decline is much more palpable: he has only two assists, without goals, in seven games played. Last season, after seven games, he had scored six goals. These figures should not be compared coldly, because his role now, since the arrival of Mbappe, is very different, but the Englishman is still looking for his best version as a midfielder”
The inquest noted that several other things are not working for the reigning European champions right now, including Real’s struggles to play a vertical style of football since Toni Kroos’ retirement.
Vinicius Jr.’s output has decreased, with the Brazilian dribbling and shooting less than last season, while nobody is sure what formation will get the best out of Ancelotti’s stars.
Bellingham will be eager to be at his best when Real Madrid take on Villarreal on Saturday, October 5, ahead of the international break.
