Carlo Ancelotti Promises New Role for Jude Bellingham After Real Madrid Criticism

Real Madrid’s passionate fans have embraced Jude Bellingham from his early days at the club, seeing him as a symbol of hope and energy. However, his recent display of frustration during El Clasico on Saturday night left many disappointed. Bellingham, deployed on the right flank to stifle Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde, found his own offensive impact limited. The strategy not only restrained his creativity but also fell short defensively, with Balde playing a key role in setting up Barcelona’s second goal.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti has faced intense scrutiny from both the media and Real Madrid’s management over his tactics this season. One recurring point of contention has been the way he has utilized Bellingham, moving him around in various roles to accommodate Kylian Mbappe’s presence in the lineup. This positional experimentation hasn’t yielded the best results, with Bellingham registering only three assists compared to 12 goal contributions at this time last season.

Recent reports from Marca reveal that Bellingham has felt undervalued, especially regarding the club’s handling of his Ballon d’Or candidacy. Despite finishing third, the club’s emphasis seemed to be on other players, notably Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal, rather than promoting Bellingham’s achievements. To address these frustrations, Ancelotti reportedly assured Bellingham that he will be positioned closer to the goal moving forward, allowing him to make a more direct impact offensively while occasionally handling defensive duties on the flank.

Bellingham’s contributions last season were pivotal, though his influence waned in the latter half due to physical strain. His connection with former teammate Joselu Mato, a dependable target in attack, was instrumental for Real Madrid’s offense. Without a similar player this season, Real Madrid faces a fresh challenge in maximizing Bellingham’s potential as they adjust their offensive approach.

With Ancelotti’s commitment to a more consistent role for Bellingham, Madridistas hope to see the talented midfielder return to his best form, driving the team’s attack with renewed vigor.