Life has been difficult without Bellingham

The absence of the Englishman has forced swift adaptation.

Ancelotti has admitted that it has been difficult to open opposition defences without his star man.

“Without Joselu or Jude, there is no reference point, so you are forced to use quick combinations,” explained Carlo Ancelotti following Real Madrid’s nervy 1-0 win against Sevilla on Sunday.

Jude Bellingham has been absent from the teamsheet for three weeks now and since his injury, Los Blancos have only managed three goals across the three games, a stark reality check from their average of 3.5 goals a game with Jude on the pitch.