Jobewatch (5 replies)
From The Athletic
How is Jobe Bellingham doing at Dortmund?
Bellingham deserves to be judged on his own merits, not within the context of his brother’s achievements or talent. So far, he has had a positive effect on Dortmund. He scored against Mamelodi Sundowns and his assist for Svensson’s first-half goal in this game, after a smart ball across the box, was just reward for another strong contribution.
Dortmund did not sign him from Sunderland on the strength of his surname. He is a type of player that they lacked in their squad last season and has presented himself as a No 8 that can blend well with Niko Kovac’s other midfielders. Bellingham has a range of useful attributes. He’s adventurous and creative with the ball, without being too reckless. He’s comfortable with having an influence on the rhythm of a team’s play without trying to run it by himself. He’s physical, muscular, two-footed and technically good.
As a midpoint between the stylish, adventurous Felix Nmecha, who will be Kovac’s deepest midfielder, and Dortmund’s more attacking players, Bellingham could work really well. He’s a team player rather than a soloist and that’s what Dortmund need in that role. A hard worker. No ego. Someone capable of adapting to the mood of the side.
Maybe that’s Bellingham. And perhaps the English clubs made a mistake. The truth might just be that he preferred a move to Germany and the opportunity to develop in a quieter environment, away from the clamour. Whatever the case, he looks capable of occupying a Premier League midfield and justifying the €30m Dortmund have spent.
How is Jobe Bellingham doing at Dortmund?
Bellingham deserves to be judged on his own merits, not within the context of his brother’s achievements or talent. So far, he has had a positive effect on Dortmund. He scored against Mamelodi Sundowns and his assist for Svensson’s first-half goal in this game, after a smart ball across the box, was just reward for another strong contribution.
Dortmund did not sign him from Sunderland on the strength of his surname. He is a type of player that they lacked in their squad last season and has presented himself as a No 8 that can blend well with Niko Kovac’s other midfielders. Bellingham has a range of useful attributes. He’s adventurous and creative with the ball, without being too reckless. He’s comfortable with having an influence on the rhythm of a team’s play without trying to run it by himself. He’s physical, muscular, two-footed and technically good.
As a midpoint between the stylish, adventurous Felix Nmecha, who will be Kovac’s deepest midfielder, and Dortmund’s more attacking players, Bellingham could work really well. He’s a team player rather than a soloist and that’s what Dortmund need in that role. A hard worker. No ego. Someone capable of adapting to the mood of the side.
Maybe that’s Bellingham. And perhaps the English clubs made a mistake. The truth might just be that he preferred a move to Germany and the opportunity to develop in a quieter environment, away from the clamour. Whatever the case, he looks capable of occupying a Premier League midfield and justifying the €30m Dortmund have spent.