Again against Mainz, he once again proved how important his performance is for that of Borussia Dortmund. “Extraordinary” and “a go-getter”: When it comes to Jude Bellingham, it’s not just the BVB officials who outdo each other in praise in the kicker (Monday edition).
There they were again, condensed, the special qualities of Jude Bellingham. 93 minutes had been played against Mainz on Saturday, when the Dortmund youngster made a sliding tackle in the opponent’s half, took the ball from Silvan Widmer and served Erling Haaland for the decisive 3:1, to celebrate afterwards first in the arms of Mats Hummels and then in front of the euphoric South Stand.
“I was relieved that we scored our third goal and decided the game,” the Briton reported: “I was very happy with it. It’s always nice to score a goal, but to set up an important goal like that is also really good.” I couldn’t run around for joy because I was exhausted, so I just raised my arms. “
“He scored a goal, but it was always nice to score, and it was also really good to set up such an important goal.
“He still has that youthful fire in him, but at the same time he is already very clear about what he wants. “
HANS-JOACHIM WATZKE
But there was still enough to cheer with the fans after the final whistle. For last year’s summer newcomer, it is still extraordinary to play in such a full stadium after the many ghost games. “It’s always a privilege for me to put on the jersey. But with the crowd in the stadium, the feeling is a hundred times more that I want to give everything so that we are the winning team. “
Bellingham, he didn’t just show on Saturday, is someone who leads the way on the pitch and excites supporters, who plays like a seasoned veteran and has the heart of a fan, combining talent and drive, determination and hunger. “Jude is exceptional. He still carries the youthful fire in him, but at the same time is already very clear in what he wants,” says BVB managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke in the big kicker cover story (Monday edition). Sports director Michael Zorc calls him “a courageous boy, a go-getter”.
