23 goals and 13 assists in the first season! Marca: Belin lost his past spirit and is looking for a suitable position for Real Madrid

October 6th, "Marca" wrote an article saying that Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham is working hard to find his best condition and position in coach Xavi Alonso's new tactical system after shoulder surgery.

Previously, Alonso took the risk of getting Belling started in the derby against Atletico Madrid, but the players obviously lacked the rhythm of the game and the team suffered a crushing defeat. Bellingham became one of the most criticized players after the game.

After this loss, Alonso became more cautious and put Bellingham on the bench in the next two games. Alonso explained that Bellingham needs time to recover and revealed that he has reached an agreement with England coach Tuchel that Bellingham will not participate in this national team match to use the two weeks to better train.

Bellingham's first season at Real Madrid, when he conquered the team with 23 goals and 13 assists. However, with Kroos' departure and Mbappe's arrival last season, coupled with an increasingly serious shoulder injury, he was forced to retreat to a deeper position, losing his first season's sharpness despite still contributing 15 goals and 13 assists. He bravely decided to undergo surgery after the Club World Cup and returned one month early.

Alonso stressed that Bellingham remains the "fundamental player" of the team and there is no doubt about the importance of the coaching team to him. Alonso's current mission is to find a suitable role in the midfield for Bellingham to freely advance and exert his offensive power without destroying the team's existing balance.