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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hails ‘consistent’ Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hails ‘consistent’ Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has praised the “consistency” of Jude Bellingham’s recent performances ahead of his side’s clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday. Madrid have won all four of their league games so far this season, including a 2-1 win over Getafe last time out in their first game back at the Bernabeu, where Bellingham netted a stoppage-time winner. The 20-year-old has scored five times in those opening games and his streak continued into the international break where he also netted in England’s 3-1 friendly win over Scotland. Ancelotti has spoken highly of Bellingham following the bright start to his Real Madrid career and thinks he will remain grounded, despite the increased attention. Speaking in a pre-match press conference, Ancelotti said: “He’s evaluated by what he does on the pitch and he’s doing well. “He wasn’t widely known because he played in the German league and he didn’t have the role he has now. He’s playing in an important league and at an important club. He’s doing very well and I’m not surprised. “He’s very serious, focused and professional. I don’t think he’s the type of player who will let it go to his head if someone praises him. “He has the ability to get to the opponent’s box early and threatening. We talked about him in pre-season and he’s good in this position. He shows consistency and he has great physical strength. “I don’t know how many goals he can score, but he has to maintain this consistency because he helps us a lot in our attacking play.” Los Blancos are preparing for two games in a week for the first time this season, welcoming Real Sociedad before they kick-start their Champions League campaign with the visit of German side Union Berlin, who are making their debut in the competition. Ancelotti admitted he may have to rotate some players over both games to ensure they remain fit. He continued: “Tomorrow’s game is an important one against tough opposition. “We’ve got a lot of games and I’m going to rotate a bit more compared to when we played one game a week. Everyone is going to be involved. “For us, what is important is that we’re given time to recover properly. That’s enough. The internationals have returned in good shape and with more desire and enthusiasm after scoring goals and playing well in matches. They’ve come back in good condition.” Vinicius Jr has been absent for Real Madrid since the second game of the season as he recovers from a hamstring injury suffered in their victory over Almeria in August. Ancelotti does not know when he will get the playmaker back but insists he is recovering well from the problem. “I don’t know the exact day he will be back,” Ancelotti said. “He’s recovering very well and we don’t want to force his recovery. The scar is fine and he’s increasing the workload. “Next week he’ll do some work with the team and we’ll see. I think he’ll recover before the six weeks that were said.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash Gabriel Jesus ‘changed Arsenal’s world last season’, says Mikel Arteta On this day in 2018: Simon Yates seals British Grand Tours treble at La Vuelta
2023-09-16 21:54
Australia deny 'mind games' over injured captain Skelton
Australia deny 'mind games' over injured captain Skelton
Australia's lineout coach Dan Palmer on Saturday denied the Wallabies are playing mind games over the possible inclusion of captain Will Skelton against...
2023-09-16 21:52
Wolves 1-3 Liverpool: Player ratings as Reds leave it late at Molineux
Wolves 1-3 Liverpool: Player ratings as Reds leave it late at Molineux
The player ratings from Liverpool's 3-1 win over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday afternoon.
2023-09-16 21:50
Liverpool score twice late on to beat Wolverhampton 3-1 in the Premier League
Liverpool score twice late on to beat Wolverhampton 3-1 in the Premier League
Liverpool scored two late goals to secure a come from behind 3-1 win against Wolverhampton in the Premier League
2023-09-16 21:46
An outsider no more, Fiji targets Australia at Rugby World Cup. South Africa, England tipped to win
An outsider no more, Fiji targets Australia at Rugby World Cup. South Africa, England tipped to win
Fiji goes again in search of the result that will confirm its evolution from everyone’s favorite Rugby World Cup underdog to a consistent threat
2023-09-16 21:42
Where is Shohei Ohtani? MLB fans, reporters, in dark after clubhouse disappearance
Where is Shohei Ohtani? MLB fans, reporters, in dark after clubhouse disappearance
Want to see me make $500 million disappear? Shohei Ohtani has gone missing from the Angels clubhouse hours after trying to play in Friday's game. It provokes questions about his future with the Angels.
2023-09-16 21:15
Fly-half Pollard an 'option' for Springboks Rugby World Cup call-up
Fly-half Pollard an 'option' for Springboks Rugby World Cup call-up
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Saturday fly-half Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the...
2023-09-16 19:55
Carlo Ancelotti promises more minutes for Luka Modric
Carlo Ancelotti promises more minutes for Luka Modric
Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to hand more minutes to Luka Modric at Real Madrid.
2023-09-16 19:45
Italian World Cup winner Grosso appointed Lyon coach
Italian World Cup winner Grosso appointed Lyon coach
Former World Cup winner Fabio Grosso has been appointed coach of Ligue 1's bottom side Lyon, replacing sacked Laurent Blanc...
2023-09-16 19:32
Sainz fastest ahead of Singapore GP qualifying, Verstappen fourth
Sainz fastest ahead of Singapore GP qualifying, Verstappen fourth
The Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was quickest in Saturday's final practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Red...
2023-09-16 19:07
Erik ten Hag confident Sofyan Amrabat can be Man Utd's missing link
Erik ten Hag confident Sofyan Amrabat can be Man Utd's missing link
Erik ten Hag has explained why getting Sofyan Amrabat back from injury is so important for Man Utd.
2023-09-16 19:05
Who is Jarell Quansah? The Liverpool ‘phenomenon’ making his first Premier League start
Who is Jarell Quansah? The Liverpool ‘phenomenon’ making his first Premier League start
Jarell Quansah will make his full Premier League debut for Liverpool today at Wolves, as Jurgen Klopp gives the 20-year-old defender his backing with a first start. Quansah is a Liverpool academy product who has impressed in the club’s reserve team and on loan at Bristol Rovers last season, where he made 16 starts in League One. He has worked his way through the international age groups for England, appearing at the Under-20 World Cup last summer – though he remains eligible to play senior football for any of Scotland, Ghana and Barbados. The 6ft 2in centre-back is right footed and has built a reputation for his ability to play out from the back and break lines with accurate passing into midfield, and his enormous potential is one of the reasons the club didn’t feel an urgent need to spend big in defence over the summer. Follow Wolves vs Liverpool LIVE Quansah gets his opportunity today in place of the suspended Virgil van Dijk, who was sent off in Liverpool’s remarkable win over Newcastle at St James’ Park. Quansah came on in the latter stages of that game and it is fair to say Trent Alexander-Arnold was impressed by his new teammate. “Jarell Quansah, absolutely phenomenal in his first game for us, coming on in an atmosphere and an environment like this is extraordinary,” Alexander-Arnold said after the 2-1 comeback win. “To hold his own in the way he’s performed is outstanding.” Quansah later revealed what Klopp had told him before entering the field. “He just said that I’m ready for it and I felt ready, but as ready as you can be in this scenario,” Quansah told LFCTV. “You don’t expect to make your debut away with 10 men at St James’ Park 1-0 down, so it’s hard to put into words at this minute. “I’m normally cool anyway but it’s always easier when something is sprung on you and you have got the adrenaline running through your veins. It’s what dreams are made of, a cliché but it’s so true. I’m ready for whatever comes.” He later added on Instagram: “Couldn’t have asked for a better Premier League debut. Hard to put into words the feelings and emotions. A day I’ve dreamed of from the very start. Time to kick on.” Quansah also played against Aston Villa at Anfield a week later, where the Reds won 3-0. Now, returning after the international break looking to continue their momentum, Klopp has backed his young talent to play from the start at Molineux. Read More Wolves vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League latest updates Wolves vs Liverpool TV channel and how to watch today Remembering former Wales great Gary Speed – Friday’s sporting social
2023-09-16 18:57
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