Jude Bellingham’s name is one of the most popular on the transfer market in Europe. This Sunday, the midfielder was on the field with England and talked to the legend of Liverpool and England national team, Steven Gerrard, after the end of the match.
“He has a better body than me at 19. I’m serious. I never had that strength until I was 22 or 23. So he’s more developed physically than I am. He’s more confident on the ball in terms of trying harder. things,” Gerrard told England’s Channel 4 post-match programme.
“I’m really nervous right now. I think about the things Steven (Gerrard) has done, the teams he’s played for and how he’s managed to lead them. The way he can win a game without help and manage to do everything as a midfielder. I’ve always said that I admire you and your style of play,” Bellingham replied to the Liverpool legend.
The exchange of praise comes as several teams compete to sign Bellingham. In addition to Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City are interested in the Borussia Dortmund athlete. However, according to the English newspaper The Athletic, the Reds would be behind in the race and not be able to compete financially with the other giants.
“It’s not modesty, it’s just that I think he’s better than me at 19. Don’t get me wrong, I got where I wanted to be and he’s going to get where he wants to if he keeps doing things like that. Things will happen naturally”, added Gerrard.
Bellingham started in both friendlies that the England team played this March. Wearing shirt number 10, the midfielder helped the English Team beating Italy and Ukraine in the opening rounds of Euro 2024 qualifying.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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