Concerns emerge over Jude Bellingham’s ‘unhinged’ situation at Real Madrid as England star becomes ‘one of the biggest losers’ under Carlo Ancelotti

England international Bellingham enjoyed a stunning debut campaign with the Blancos in 2023-24, as he hit 23 goals across all competitions – claiming La Liga and Champions League titles while putting himself in contention for Ballon d’Or recognition.

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  The arrival of Kylian Mbappe as another ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu has impacted Bellingham. He has been dropped deeper from the No.10 role that he filled last season, leading to a goalless run being endured through 12 matches.

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    According to Spanish publication Relevo, Bellingham has become a source of concern for the Real board – with his situation considered to be “unknown, unhinged, misguided”. The 21-year-old is now being billed as one of the “biggest losers of Ancelotti’s trials”, as he is shifted between berths on the right and left.

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    Real have suffered back-to-back defeats against Barcelona and AC Milan in domestic and continental competition, leading to questions being asked of Ancelotti’s future. Blancos bosses are said to be reluctant to fire their Italian coach “mid-season”, but he needs to turn results around in order to avoid the chop.