Breakthrough at BVB? Bellingham hints at ‘something big’ | OneFootball

After his first season at Borussia Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham wants to take the next step. Together with Felix Nmecha, the Englishman has promised “great things” and is heading into the new campaign full of confidence.

In his second season at Borussia Dortmund, Jobe Bellingham wants to take the next step in his development — and made it clear ahead of the start of the competitive season that he no longer sees himself as just a talent. The 20-year-old wants to take on more responsibility and shape Dortmund’s midfield together with Felix Nmecha.

During pre-season, Bellingham spoke confidently to BILD. “I’ve played a lot of games in my career, I’m not a young kid anymore. There are a lot of players who are younger than me.” With that, the Englishman underlined his ambition to take on an even more important role in Niko Kovac’s team in the future.

To head into the new season in the best possible shape, Bellingham also invested extra work in his physical condition during the summer break. Instead of spending the time exclusively on holiday, he continued working on his fitness back home. “I went to Birmingham and trained there with people I’ve known for a long time. I try to stick to the plan the club gives me, and maybe add a little extra on top. I don’t think that can do any harm.”

BVB hoping for Jobe Bellingham’s breakthrough

The extra sessions are now supposed to pay off on the pitch. After a debut season with plenty of appearances, Bellingham now feels much more comfortable in Dortmund and is convinced that his understanding with Felix Nmecha has also improved further. Expectations for the midfield duo are correspondingly high.

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The Englishman is making no secret of it and is raising the fans’ hopes: “I don’t want to say too much. But in the coming season, people can expect great things from Felix and me. I feel more and more comfortable at the club, and our understanding is getting better and better.”

Inside the club too, Bellingham is seen as capable of taking the next step. After a first year of settling in, the England U21 international is now expected to take on more responsibility and, in the long term, develop into one of the defining players in Dortmund’s midfield. His strong pre-season and confident manner certainly provide good reasons to believe that this breakthrough could come as early as next season.

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