The atmosphere at Real Madrid is tense, and Jude Bellingham is in the spotlight.
Due to his behavior on and off the field, experienced goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly stepped in to address the situation.
The final spark came after a shocking 4-2 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League, a result that forces Alvaro Arbeloa's side to fight to advance to the knockout stages.
During that match, Bellingham showed signs of frustration at several points, while his body language did not go unnoticed.
Courtois had a serious conversation with the coach, expressing his concerns about the English midfielder's behavior.
According to the Belgian, Bellingham often "disconnects" from the game, neglects defensive duties and does not contribute to the team when he is not performing well in attack. Courtois stressed that it is not a personal conflict, but a professional matter, asking Arbeloa to make difficult but necessary decisions.
"If Bellingham doesn't work and doesn't step up, he should go to the bench," he is reported to have said, underlining that no one should feel untouchable.
Questions about Bellingham's temperament are not new. His attitude has previously been the subject of discussion in England, where coach Thomas Tuchel revealed that the player's mother found his "anger, hunger and fire" on the pitch "disgusting", although he later apologised for those comments, reports GiveMeSport. /Telegraph/
