Is Bellingham set to shine at Dortmund now? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac backs Jobe Bellingham after the victory in Copenhagen. The young Englishman repays the trust with an impressive performance.

After Borussia Dortmund's 4:2 victory in the Champions League against FC Copenhagen, coach Niko Kovac was particularly pleased with Jobe Bellingham's performance. The 20-year-old had the chance to make amends after his unfortunate appearance in the classic match against Bayern Munich – and he seized it impressively.

"I must highlight Jobe again because he played a very good game," said Kovac after the victory. Even before the match, he emphasized that he trusts the young midfielder: "I told him, you are playing against Copenhagen because you can do it and because I have complete trust in you."

Sporting director Sebastian Kehl also stood by Bellingham. "Jobe was somewhat criticized in recent days, he was a recurring topic. But the coach gave him the trust, and I believe the boy did very, very well today," said Kehl. The former professional also praised the intensity of the Englishman: "He won many second balls, created transition moments, and had positive energy."

Trust pays off: BVB coach Kovac backs Bellingham

Praise also came from double scorer Felix Nmecha, who appreciated Bellingham's performance: "He was confident and played good passes. In such a phase, it's never easy. He just needs match practice."

Kovac announced his intention to continue rotating: "I will rotate, I did so today as well, because I stand by what I say: We have a very good team, we have a lot of quality there."

As reported by Bild, the Dortmund club management remains convinced of their 30.5 million euro newcomer from Sunderland despite recent criticism. They know that Jobe Bellingham needs time to adjust to the level in Dortmund. Kovac and the club leadership demonstratively stand behind the talented Englishman – and the performance in Copenhagen was a strong signal that this trust can pay off.

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