LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Arsenal legend Thierry Henry recently praised Jude Bellingham for his remarkable start at Real Madrid.
Bellingham, an English midfielder, has made an impressive impact at the Spanish club, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists in his first 11 appearances.
He’s now considered a strong contender for the Pichichi Trophy, awarded to La Liga’s top scorer.
Henry attributed Bellingham’s success to the tactical setup at Real Madrid, which allows the midfielder to play higher up the pitch.
According to Henry, it’s essential to let instinctive players like Bellingham express themselves while maintaining the team’s structure.
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He explained, “Why do you think (Jude) Bellingham expresses himself well at Real Madrid? Because the structure allows it.
“Three midfielders give him stability from behind, and the forwards in front of him run and open spaces, giving him time to run with the ball.”
Henry, who took a break from management for three years, recently returned to coaching by taking charge of the France Under-21 national team.
His team has had a successful start under his leadership, winning their first two games.
Bellingham has also rejoined the England national team for international duty and is expected to feature in the Three Lions’ lineup against either Australia or Italy.
