"Jude Bellingham 'a Shadow' of His Former Self in New Real Madrid Setup, Says Insider"

Jude Bellingham has struggled to replicate his impressive debut campaign for Real Madrid this season, failing to score in 10 outings. After moving from Borussia Dortmund and scoring 19 league goals last season, much was expected of him, especially with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. However, the 21-year-old has yet to find the net under Carlo Ancelotti's management.

The Bigger Picture Bellingham isn't the only forward under scrutiny in Madrid. Mbappe has also yet to consistently shine, and Vinicius Jr. missed out on the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid's recent defeat to Barcelona has put them six points behind their rivals and La Liga leaders, giving Hansi Flick's team an early edge in the title race.

What Has Been Said Emmanuel Petit commented on Bellingham's struggles, stating, "Jude Bellingham has to play on the right-hand side. I think he's under an enormous amount of pressure because he set his standard so high last season and now he's a shadow of what he could do. Bellingham was amazing last season and always smiling, but I never see him smile now. That's a sign he's probably not enjoying the football like how he used to."

What’s Next for Real Madrid Real Madrid's upcoming La Liga match against Valencia has been postponed due to severe flooding in the region. Ancelotti's squad will next face AC Milan in the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.