Bellingham’s Response to Critics of his Weak Performance Against City: “Not Gonna…”

Jude Bellingham’s night against Manchester City was anything but straightforward. The Englishman has been singled out by various critics for a performance that didn’t meet expectations. He has a response for the detractors.

He’s not a striker, he’s only 20 years old, and it was his first big night in Europe. Jude Bellingham is the first to acknowledge that he fell short, yet he’s also the most convinced that redemption is just around the corner. The Real Madrid ace makes it clear to his critics that this isn’t over.

“He didn’t score, but we scored three goals. The work from the forwards was very good: three well-executed goals, and they worked hard. That’s why they didn’t have their usual freshness. They did a great defensive job, and that allowed us to have good control of the game,” said Carlo Ancelotti, who was the first to defend his pupil.

Bellingham has faced many criticisms, prompting even his inner circle to emphasize that Jude’s ambition remains intact in every sense. Mallorca is next, where Bellingham is expected to sit out, gearing up for a final in every sense where the ‘5’ already has his sights set.

Jude is Already Looking to the Rematch “It wasn’t my best night, but there’s the return leg… this is Real Madrid, and I want to give my best in that match,” is what Bellingham and his trusted circle have in mind for the return leg. It’s the perfect opportunity for the recent criticisms to once again turn into praise of all kinds.

The reality is that there are no doubts about the Englishman from Madrid. They know he didn’t come to score goals, but rather his impact and priority in Ancelotti’s setup lie elsewhere. There’s nothing to complain about from a player who largely explains why the Whites are here right now. Bellingham is getting ready for the Etihad.