Life has been difficult without Bellingham
The absence of the Englishman has forced swift adaptation.
“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.
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