{"id":70466,"date":"2025-05-26T17:36:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/hes-generational-alonso-speaks-on-bellinghams-role"},"modified":"2025-05-26T17:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T17:45:19","slug":"hes-generational-alonso-speaks-on-bellinghams-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/hes-generational-alonso-speaks-on-bellinghams-role","title":{"rendered":"He\u2019s generational \u2013 Alonso speaks on Bellingham\u2019s role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>New Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has suggested the role Jude Bellingham will play in his squad.<\/p>\n<p>Recall that under former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, Bellingham initially played as an advanced midfielder, making late runs into the box and playing as a shadow striker.<\/p>\n<p>But after the arrival of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain, Bellingham\u2019s role was shifted to a deeper, slightly wider position as he operated in the left half-space.<\/p>\n<p>The role allows the England international to dictate play more and contribute to Madrid\u2019s overall balance.<\/p>\n<p>However, speaking at his press conference on Monday after his unveiling, Alonso suggested the position Bellingham will play under him at Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the former Borussia Dortmund star is generational and can play in any position in the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat Bellingham\u2019s role will be? I see him in midfield,\u201d Alonso said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s generational, he can play anywhere. He will be fundamental for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Malawi<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. New Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has suggested the role Jude Bellingham will play in his squad. Recall that under former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, Bellingham initially played as an advanced midfielder, making late runs into the box and playing as a shadow striker. 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