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England midfielder Jude Bellingham reportedly sought advice from his former Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti, to regain his form and address issues he was experiencing with Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel. According to Spanish outlet "AS," the Real Madrid star reached out to "Papa Carlo" for guidance during the challenging months leading up to the team's departure for North America.
The 22-year-old midfielder featured in only four of England's qualifying matches, missing several friendlies due to a muscle injury recovery. At the time, it appeared Tuchel favored Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers. Bellingham came on as a substitute in the warm-up match against New Zealand, then started in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Costa Rica. Tuchel showed faith in him for the World Cup opener, and Bellingham repaid that trust with a strong performance and a goal against Croatia.
"AS" reports that the conversation with Ancelotti helped the Englishman re-evaluate his situation, reflect, and find the best path forward from a difficult period.
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