BVB future uncertain: is Jobe Bellingham set for a shock exit? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is reportedly facing a possible winter departure of Jobe Bellingham. The youngster is currently getting little playing time, which is apparently making his entourage increasingly restless.

The situation at Borussia Dortmund is coming to a head behind the scenes: Jobe Bellingham has only been used sporadically so far this season. The young Englishman only moved from AFC Sunderland to the Black and Yellows in the summer for 30.5 million euros, but his playing time leaves much to be desired. In the Bundesliga, he has only been in the starting line-up twice so far, and he has never played for 90 minutes. In total, his minutes in competitive games add up to just 301.

This situation is apparently causing unrest in the youngster's entourage. Especially his father and advisor Mark Bellingham is reportedly increasingly dissatisfied with his son's limited playing time, according to Sky Sport CH.

Coach Niko Kovac also commented on the situation and called for patience: "I know what he can do, he is 19 years old, he is new with us." Kovac thus emphasized the need to develop Bellingham gradually, even though the current situation may be frustrating for the midfielder.

Playing Time Frustration: Bellingham a Substitute Under BVB Coach Kovac

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BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl also recently spoke about the difficult situation: "It's clear that Jobe might want to play more. That's okay, he's ambitious, he fights and trains hard. But the guys who are playing right now are also doing well. It's hard for the coach to leave out a Sabitzer and a Nmecha. But we will need Jobe."

Despite the official reassurances, speculation is increasing about a possible winter departure. Sky Sport CH reports that a transfer is not ruled out if the Englishman's playing time does not change. The people in charge in Dortmund would probably be reluctant to accept a quick sale after only half a year - after all, the investment is considerable, and a rushed decision would hardly be in the club's interest.

The coming weeks will show whether Jobe Bellingham can expand his role at BVB or whether there will be an early departure. For those in charge, the task now is to find the balance between patience, development and sporting reality - and at the same time to calm the minds in the Bellingham camp.

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