Jude Bellingham is a crucial player for Xabi Alonso after the former Liverpool -star Bayer Leverkusen left to take the hotseat in Real Madrid as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti
Xabi Alonso has sketched his plans for England Jude Bellingham after being unveiled as Real Madrid manager. The ex-livepool midfielder has replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the Bernabeu after a successful two-year-old Stint with Bayer Leverkusen.
It marks a return to the Spanish capital for Alonso after he enjoyed La Liga and Champions League success with the club as a player between 2009 and 2014. And the Spaniard is ready to close his mark again after signing a three-year-old deal and claims that he is planning to make a 'unstoppable force'.
If that is true, Bellingham will probably play a central role. The 21-year-old lit La Liga after he joined Real in 2023 and took 23 goals and 13 assists in his debut season in an advanced role.
The former Borussia Dortmund star saw its position somewhat changing after the signing of Kylian Mbappe. Nevertheless, he got away with 14 goals and 14 assists in his second term.
And his responsibilities seem to have him land firmly in the center of the field in the future under Alonso. The new boss of Bellingham spoke very high about the product of Birmingham City Academy and clearly devised its role in future plans.
“Bellingham is in a good position to work with,” Alonso said at his unveiling. “I see him as a midfielder. We will strive to make him as effective as possible.”
“Bellingham can be special everywhere,” Alonso added. “He is an exceptional player.
“His turnout marks a milestone in the history of Real Madrid. He is 21 years old and will be an important element in the future projects of the club.”
Alonso was also questioned about how he would get the best of Mbappe and Vinicius JR in his system. The couple is one of Real's most powerful threats, but has shown some tendency to work in similar areas.
However, it seems that the head coach of Les Merengues is not worried about problems. “It's a blessing that we have players of that level,” he said.
“Not only Kylian or Vinicius, but also many others. They are game-changing players who make a difference, and we have to get the best out of it. If they are at a maximum level, the team will be much more successful.
“I have ideas. There is still time before we meet them. But for me communication about what we want is very important. These are players at a high level, and that is the task that I am responsible for.
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