Zinedine Zidane acknowledged that Bellingham has exceeded all of his expectations.
Jude Bellingham opted for the number 5 jersey as a tribute to Zinedine Zidane (Images via Goal)
Jude Bellingham has been impressing in La Liga this season for Real Madrid. By choosing the iconic number 5 shirt, previously worn by Zinedine Zidane, he has proven that he deserves it. He is currently the leading scorer in the Premier League and the joint-second leading scorer in the Champions League, with a total of 20 goals in 26 appearances.
Bellingham has always been a devoted fan of Zidane, selecting his number as a way to honor his idol, and it appears that his idol approves. In an interview with Adidas, Zidane confessed that he is a huge fan of the 20-year-old, surpassing his expectations.
Thus far, Bellingham has won one trophy with Real Madrid. On January 14th, Madrid emerged victorious in the Supercopa de España, defeating their arch-rivals Barcelona in the final. Bellingham provided an assist to Vinicius Jr for the opening goal.
Just days before Zinedine Zidane’s interview, Real Madrid scored four goals against Girona. Bellingham netted two goals in the match, securing a 5-point lead for Madrid over the underdogs. After the game, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti drew comparisons between the 20-year-old and the legendary Madrid player, highlighting their similar skills.
Not only that, but Ancelotti praised the young Englishman for his quick thinking. The Italian boss believes that Bellingham’s movement itself is a “goal.” He further added that only a few players could achieve this.
Meanwhile, Madrid narrowly won the first leg of their Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig. Unfortunately, Bellingham was unable to participate in the match due to an injury, but he is expected to return in the first week of March. He will be available for the second leg of their Round of 16 match against RB Leipzig.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com