Bellingham, Southgate’s big problem

Jude Bellingham He is a superlative player. In his first season at real Madrid has shown it, adding to his arsenal of scoring capacity that can also be seen in the debut of England in the view of Serbia for a lonely him.

The reinvention of Bellingham This year it came from the hand of Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian proved to be a visionary by surpassing the Briton, who until now played as a midfielder in both Birminghamas in Borussia Dortmund or choice. The result is a course with 23 goals were scored and a solid candidacy for the Ballon d’Or.

Anyway, clear up front Serbia already Bellingham remains a big problem for Southgate. Not his presence on the field, which is the most indisputable, but rather his position. Anyone would have thought because of how the match started, that his header would have come from the second line, but it continued with a team ineffective in attack and unable to overcome the pressure from Serbia, which was called France is done and should return to all appearances.

The English double pivot is the biggest headache for Southgate right now. Started with a head a few weeks ago Gallagher but the chosen one is in the end Trent Alexander-Arnold, which is far from plausible. Neither would Chelsea, especially if the problem was in the organisation.

But the only problem with overtaking doesn’t result in leaving someone stranded. Declan Ricebut also in how ‘marginalized’ the chosen MVP of the Premier League this season. Phil Foden He was a shadow of himself on England’s European Championship debut. This is to blame for playing on the left wing, even though his body needs central areas. It’s one of the three demarcations that can cover the one that doesn’t perform as well, that’s why Pep Guardiola He usually puts it in the middle or with a modified leg.

He doesn’t seem to be able to play on the right. Or rather he won’t do it, because Then He is also not comfortable with other profiles. However, the alternative solution is delay Bellingham in the double pivot with a certain freedom of attack, improving the performance of the team, and placing the Foden in midfield, a position where he can be decisive.

What about the left? England have no shortage of attacking players for that. Starting with one of the revelations of the Premier League as ever Cole Palmer, who although more adept at playing inside is able to perform admirably thanks to his talent. Or even yours bowen as the end of the natural leg. Even to those who bargain Ezewhich is now a regular position at Crystal Palace.

Southgate will have a few days to reflect on whether he wants to maintain the usual approach against Denmark. And whether or not we need to defer to Bellingham’s position is more than an important problem.