From prospect to mainstay? How BVB plan for Bellingham | OneFootball

After initial difficulties at Borussia Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham has recently improved significantly. He is now apparently set to take on a central role in midfield.

Jobe Bellingham’s development at Borussia Dortmund is taking increasingly concrete shape. As BILD reports, those in charge have a clear plan for the 20-year-old, who, after early struggles, is now playing a much bigger role.

After his move from AFC Sunderland for around €30 million, Bellingham was initially used only sporadically. In the first half of the season, he failed to register a goal contribution and struggled to find his rhythm. That has changed in the meantime – also thanks to regular starts. “I’ve started to find a better rhythm. When a young player can play a run of games in the team, you can see how he develops,” the midfielder recently explained to the club’s media channels.

His performances are visibly becoming more consistent: Bellingham is impressing with around 58 percent of duels won and a pass completion rate of just under 89 percent. In doing so, he interprets his role in a more controlling than spectacular way – a profile that is highly valued internally. In addition, he has gone down “extremely well internally” at the club, according to BILD.

Bellingham makes clear commitment to BVB

In the long term, Dortmund clearly sees him in its plans: together with Felix Nmecha, Bellingham is expected to form the future double pivot. While Nmecha is regarded as the driving force, Bellingham is intended for the more protective role – closing spaces, providing stability, and organizing play.

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The player himself appears convinced by his path in Dortmund: “I’ll be here for a long time and I’m glad that I’m finding this rhythm.” According to the report, those in charge even believe he can take on even more responsibility in the future – including as a leader within a young team.

What is also clear, however, is that there is still room for development. Dortmund are still expecting more cutting edge from him, especially in attack. In addition, more competition is set to arrive in midfield in the summer, meaning Bellingham will have to continue proving himself. The trend, however, is clear: the Englishman has taken the next step – and is now apparently set to assume a central role in BVB’s midfield.

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