Bellingham dislcoses one area he is ‘disappointing’ Carlo Ancelotti

• Jude Bellingham reveals one area he is ‘disappointing’ Carlo Ancelotti after breaking Cristiano Ronaldo records at Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham has been making a significant impact at Real Madrid, breaking records and earning praise. However, the England international midfielder admits that he has still managed to “disappoint” manager Carlo Ancelotti in certain aspects.

Bellingham, who made a high-profile transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid for €103 million, has been in impressive form, scoring 15 goals in 17 appearances this season.

Despite his remarkable achievements, he acknowledges that there are areas where he can improve and where he has not met Ancelotti’s expectations. This admission reflects the athlete’s commitment to continuous improvement and the high standards set at top football clubs.

• Bellingham has told Tuttosport of how Ancelotti is bringing the best out of him, while demanding even more on and off the pitch: “I’ve had a ferocious commitment to improving myself with hard work, but the credit goes to coach Ancelotti who has found the right position for me, giving me more freedom, so I’m flying now. However, I know I am disappointing him in one aspect.”

  Asked to reveal what that aspect is, Bellingham added: “I still don’t speak Spanish. I am sorry but I am finding obstacles I didn’t expect with this language. I admit it’s difficult for me, but I promise maximum commitment.”

  Bellingham, who also landed the Kopa Trophy at the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, added on following in the footsteps of boyhood idol Wayne Rooney as the recipient of an award that recognises the best young talent on the planet: “It’s fantastic, it’s an extraordinary result. I am glad of it and I thank all the jurors who voted for me. I am the third English player to win this award after Wayne Rooney, one of my idols, in 2005 when he was at Manchester United and Raheem Sterling in 2014 when he was playing for Liverpool.”

  Bellingham has been recovering from a shoulder problem that Real is managing in advance of possible surgery. He will be trying to avoid any further setbacks as he approaches what looks to be a huge 2024 for both club and country.