X. Alonso envisioned a different role for J. Bellingham in his plans.

2025-09-05 20:05 © scanpix

After a few weeks, Madrid's Real defender Jude Bellingham will have to adjust to his somewhat changed role in the La Liga club.

The Athletic reports that the royal team's coach Xabi Alonso has devised a way to utilize the 22-year-old Englishman more effectively.

It is said that the coach will now instruct the player to move further into the depth of the field and thus receive the ball more often.

According to the press, Jude Bellingham will face numerous challenges in the new season – he will need to digest the new coach's tactics, adapt to his upcoming role, and regain good athletic form after three months of not playing.