Defensive blunder? Former Schalke man criticises BVB star Bellingham | OneFootball

After the 3-3 draw against Stuttgart, BVB player Jobe Bellingham faces criticism again due to a crucial defensive mistake – particularly from former Schalke player Jermaine Jones and Stefan Effenberg, who have strong words.

Jobe Bellingham is once again under pressure after the spectacular 3-3 draw between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart. The 20-year-old was in the spotlight, as he has been in recent weeks, because he repeatedly acted unsuccessfully in his own penalty area. During Deniz Undav's temporary 2-2 equalizer, he made the next consequential mistake.

After an initially cleared corner, all Dortmund defenders moved out of the penalty area to set an offside trap. But Bellingham, unlike his teammates, did not move out but instead ran back into the six-yard box, thus nullifying the offside. This allowed Undav to score freely and legally.

The scene was intensely discussed on the "Doppelpass" show on Sport1. Former Schalke player Jermaine Jones showed little understanding for the blunder and sharply analyzed the situation: "He makes the wrong decision when it's predetermined to move out. A teammate even yells at him, shouting: We should move out." For Jones, the Englishman's problems are not an isolated case but a recurring pattern: "It's not the first time this season he's made such a mistake. He's got a bit of a jinx on his boots."

Jones and Effenberg Target BVB Star Bellingham

Stefan Effenberg also joined in the criticism and was even more explicit. The former Bayern captain made it clear: "The mistake is clearly Bellingham's because he doesn't move out. That's the clear instruction. The only one who stays is Bellingham."

The criticism is not unfounded. Even in the top match against FC Bayern, Bellingham negatively influenced a crucial moment. Back then, he failed to clear a ball decisively in his own six-yard box, allowing Michael Olise to score unchallenged for a 2-0 lead.

Jobe Bellingham, who was celebrated as a promising transfer at the start of the season, continues to struggle to truly settle at Borussia Dortmund. Expectations for the talented midfielder are high – but currently, a pattern of misunderstandings, lack of coordination, and individual errors is emerging. It will be crucial for BVB that the young Englishman can soon eliminate these mistakes.

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