As the summer transfer window continues to heat up, Carlo Ancelotti has been making waves with his recent comments about the future of Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid. The Italian manager has been at the helm of the Spanish giants since 2021 and has led the team to numerous successes, including the La Liga and Champions League titles. However, with the recent arrival of Kylian Mbappe from Paris St-Germain, many have been left wondering how Bellingham’s role at the club will change.
Jude Bellingham’s Role at Real Madrid
Ancelotti has been quick to dispel any rumors that Bellingham’s role at the club will change with the arrival of Mbappe. The 21-year-old English midfielder had a stellar debut season with Real Madrid, scoring 23 goals in 42 games and helping the team win the La Liga and Champions League titles. Ancelotti has praised Bellingham’s performances, saying that he is a “really mature guy” who has “fantastic quality.” The Italian manager has also backed Bellingham after criticism of his performances at Euro 2024, where England reached the final.
“Nothing changes for him,” Ancelotti said in a recent interview. “Nothing changes. The first season, he surprised a lot, because he showed fantastic quality, a really mature guy. The next season will not be different. He is going to be one of the best players that we have, supporting a lot the team with his quality.”
Bellingham’s Performances at Euro 2024
Bellingham’s performances at Euro 2024 were widely praised, with many hailing him as one of the standout players of the tournament. Despite England’s defeat in the final, Bellingham’s displays were a major positive for the team, and he has been tipped to become one of the best players in the world in the coming years.
Ancelotti’s comments about Bellingham’s performances at Euro 2024 are a testament to the Italian manager’s faith in the young midfielder. “This is an opinion but Bellingham played really well at the Euros,” Ancelotti said. “England played really well, they reached the final and were close to winning it. I don’t know how the players are tired for the game. The most important players are used to playing every three days, they manage that really well and arrive at the end of the season without any problems.”
Kylian Mbappe’s Arrival at Real Madrid
Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid has been one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. The 25-year-old French striker joined the Spanish giants on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. Mbappe’s arrival has raised questions about how Bellingham’s role at the club will change, but Ancelotti has been quick to dispel any rumors that the young midfielder will be playing in a deeper role to accommodate the French striker.
“We love him,” Ancelotti said of Mbappe. “We love him but in that position, we are covered.” The Italian manager’s comments suggest that Mbappe will be playing in a more advanced role, with Bellingham continuing to play in his usual position.
Ancelotti’s Comments on Chelsea’s Owners
Ancelotti has also been in the news recently for his comments on Chelsea’s owners. The Italian manager, who previously managed Chelsea, has urged the club’s owners to be more patient with their managers. Chelsea have sacked three managers since the change of ownership, and Ancelotti believes that the club needs to give their managers more time to succeed.
“They invested a lot,” Ancelotti said. “They have a good squad, good players, young. They have a young manager. They need to be a little bit patient, the owners, to take experience, to grow. But the signings that they have [made] are really good.”
Ancelotti’s Experience at Chelsea
Ancelotti’s comments on Chelsea’s owners are likely to be influenced by his own experiences at the club. The Italian manager previously managed Chelsea from 2009 to 2011, leading the team to the Premier League and FA Cup titles. Ancelotti’s time at Chelsea was marked by success, but he was ultimately sacked by the club’s owners.
Ancelotti’s experiences at Chelsea have likely given him a unique perspective on the club’s owners and their approach to managing the team. The Italian manager’s comments on Chelsea’s owners are likely to be seen as a warning to the club to be more patient with their managers and to give them the time and resources they need to succeed.
Real Madrid’s Pre-Season Tour
Real Madrid’s pre-season tour has been marked by controversy, with the team facing criticism for their performances in the United States. The team has played several games in the US, including a match against Chelsea, and has been accused of being “lazy” and “uninterested” in their performances.
Ancelotti has defended his team’s performances, saying that they are still in the process of preparing for the new season. “We are working hard,” Ancelotti said. “We are preparing for the new season. We are not at our best, but we are working hard to get there.”
Real Madrid’s pre-season tour has also been marked by the absence of several key players, including Bellingham and Mbappe. The two players missed the team’s pre-season tour in the US following their participation in Euro 2024.
Bellingham and Mbappe’s Absence
Bellingham and Mbappe’s absence from Real Madrid’s pre-season tour has been a major talking point in the football world. The two players are widely regarded as two of the best young players in the world, and their absence from the team’s pre-season tour has raised questions about their fitness and readiness for the new season.
Ancelotti has defended the two players, saying that they are still recovering from their exertions at Euro 2024. “They are still recovering,” Ancelotti said. “They need time to recover. They will be back soon.”
Real Madrid’s pre-season tour has been marked by controversy, but the team is still expected to be one of the top contenders for the La Liga and Champions League titles next season. With the arrival of Mbappe and the continued development of Bellingham, the team is likely to be a major force in European football for years to come.