Surprise star of pre-season: this pro is lighting up BVB | OneFootball

After a mixed first season, Jobe Bellingham is showing excellent form at BVB. Internally, hopes are growing that the Englishman will take the next step next season, both on the pitch and as a leader.

Jobe Bellingham has apparently played his way into the spotlight at Borussia Dortmund during the current pre-season. Internally, the fitness level of the 20-year-old Englishman is said to be causing great excitement. According to information from Sport Bild, the club’s decision-makers as well as fitness coaches and medical staff have been impressed by the physical condition in which the midfielder returned from the summer break.

Apparently, Bellingham used his vacation to work specifically on his fitness. After an overall inconsistent debut season in Dortmund, the new signing now seems ready to take the next step. In his first season, Bellingham initially struggled in particular to adapt to the pace and intensity of the Bundesliga. It was only in the final third of the season that his performances became more consistent. Across all competitions, he made 45 appearances and set up four goals.

Jobe Bellingham is taking on more and more responsibility at BVB

The Englishman is not only drawing attention with his physical condition at the moment. Within the team as well, Bellingham is carrying himself with far more confidence than he was a few months ago. During pre-season, it has been noticeable that he is coaching his teammates more often, loudly giving instructions on the pitch, and especially seeking out conversations with the younger players.

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The midfielder provided one example of this after the 3–1 win in the friendly against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Afterwards, he took several minutes to speak with new signing Justin Lerma, talked intensely with the 18-year-old, and sought a personal conversation. Scenes like this reinforce the impression that Bellingham increasingly wants to take on responsibility.

At BVB, this development is being viewed positively. Internally, confidence is growing that in his second season the Englishman can become a mainstay in midfield and, in the long term, also a leader. Coach Niko Kovac is said to trust him with an important role in this regard. According to Sport Bild, there is even a belief that Bellingham could eventually develop into the “leader of a new golden generation” at Borussia Dortmund.

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