Former Netherlands midfielder Ruud Gullit has dismissed negativity that Real Madrid's star player, Jude Bellingham found himself out of the England team under Thomas Tuchel over his attitude.
Bellingham Ignored by Tuchel
Bellingham, 22, missed the 2026o FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia because of a shoulder injury but was ignored by Tuchel for the friendly against Wales and the World Cup qualifiers against Latvia.
There was a speculation that Bellingham was ignored by the England boss because of being an 'agitator.' Gullit declined that rumor, saying the suggestion has no grounds and that the English player has a winning mentality and deserves to be in the national team.
“That is a RIDICULOUS suggestion," Gullit said (as per Madrid Xtra). "He’s the BEST PLAYER they have. His attitude? He just wants to WIN. He works very hard for the team.
"A year ago, people were talking about Kane; he’s the top scorer you ever had. There’s always somebody who has an opinion, but Bellingham is a CERTAINTY in the NT, and if you don’t do that, Mmm, that’s the WRONG decision for me.”
Bellingham was recalled by Tuchel for the last two games of England's great qualifying campaign - the 2-0 home win against Serbia and the 2-0 win at Albania.
Jude Bellingham's stats with Real Madrid this season
Jude Bellingham has had a silent season for Real Madrid - his third a the side - since arriving at the capital side from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023.
He has amassed four goals and three assists in 17 games across all competitions, starting 12. Most of those goals contributions - three goals and two assists - have come in La Liga, where Xabi Alonso's side are second, four points behind leaders Barcelona (40) after 16 games.
Bellingham and Co. are not in the best of form at the moment, winning just two games from last eight across competitions, losing thrice, consisting of the last two.