Jude Bellingham’s recent drop in form has been a cause for concern for Borussia Dortmund, and the club’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, has hinted at the reason behind it. The 19-year-old midfielder enjoyed a brilliant start to the season, but his performances have dipped in recent weeks, and he has failed to register a goal or assist for the Bundesliga giants in the last month.
Kehl was asked about Bellingham’s struggles after Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Schalke over the weekend, and he suggested that the midfielder may be missing the goals he scored earlier in the season. However, he also hinted at an injury concern, pointing out that Bellingham had been receiving regular treatment over the past few weeks.
The midfielder has been seen with a bandage on his left knee in recent weeks, and Kehl’s comments have raised concerns among Dortmund fans about his fitness. German newspaper Bild described the comments as “disturbing,” and the club will be hoping to get the situation under control quickly.
Bellingham has been linked with a move away from Dortmund this summer, with several top clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Real Madrid, reportedly interested in signing him. However, his recent injury concerns may put a damper on any potential transfer plans.
Meanwhile, Dortmund’s title hopes have taken a hit in recent weeks, as they dropped two points behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga race. The club’s run of eight consecutive league wins came to an end at the hands of Schalke, just four days after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea.
Despite the setbacks, Bellingham remains a key player for Dortmund, and the club will be hoping to get him back to his best form as soon as possible. The midfielder has shown immense potential this season, and if he can overcome his injury concerns and regain his early-season form, he could play a crucial role in Dortmund’s title challenge and their European ambitions.