Real Madrid mainstay sends message as outside noise refuses to fade – ‘The opinion that matters to me is…’

Jude Bellingham was one of the several Real Madrid players on international duty in the recent hiatus and played a big part in Thomas Tuchel’s plans for The Three Lions’.

England’s game against Albania, in fact, saw him make his first start for the national team since June given his long spell out through injury, and the player did well in the 84 minutes that he was on the pitch.

When realising that he was being taken off the field, he made a mild gesture of dissatisfaction, and that was enough for the English media to pounce on and accuse him of being sloppy and immature – something that made a big noise in the past week.

Bellingham sends a message

Back in Madrid, Bellingham is now preparing for Real Madrid’s game against Elche later today. He did, however, find time to speak out on the JB5 App (h/t The Madrid Zone) about him not being affected by external noise.

“The opinion that matters to me is Real Madrid fans, my teammates are very important, and most importantly my coach, if I don’t impress him, I’m not playing (smiles),” he said.

Jude Bellingham has delivered a strong message. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

While it is unclear if the statement had anything to do with the events of the recent international break, it does add up given how he is talking about opinions and whether or not he reads into them.

The statement, needless to say, once again makes clear how much the Real Madrid crest means to the player for him to openly declare that his club-level performances and relationships define him.

Bellingham is expected to start Real Madrid’s game against Elche later today, although it is unclear if he will feature as an attacking midfielder or a left-winger.

In either case, Xabi Alonso will need him to be at his best if Los Blancos are to turn around their situation.