Jude Bellingham: Wayne Rooney Predicts Imminent Dip in Form for Real Madrid Midfielder

• Jude Bellingham has had an incredible start to the 2023/24 season
• The Real Madrid midfielder has been involved in 16 goals in 13 games since the start of the season
• Birmingham City manager, Wayne Rooney has predicted a potential dip in form for the midfielder

Jude Bellingham's remarkable streak of outstanding performances has seen him dominate conversations effortlessly in the footballing world.

The English midfielder, who completed a record-breaking €103 million transfer to Real Madrid, has seamlessly adapted to life at the La Liga powerhouse.

With 16 goal involvements in just 13 appearances this season, as reported by Whoscored, Bellingham has undeniably earned the title of the season's standout player in the eyes of many, a sentiment also echoed by former England captain Wayne Rooney.

The 38-year-old manager couldn't help but shower praise on the Los Blancos star during his press conference ahead of his coaching debut with his new club, Birmingham City, against Middlesbrough.

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The young manager also drew the attention of the fans to an imminent dip in form on the horizon for the former Borussia Dortmund midfielder.

Rooney on Jude Bellingham

Following Bellingham's stellar performance in England's crucial match against Italy, Rooney found it hard to evade questions regarding the 20-year-old midfielder.

Rooney, as quoted by Madrid Xtra, stated,

"He is certainly one of the best players in the world at this moment. He has gone to the next level to Real Madrid. He's in such good run of form, of course, it will dip at some point, and we shouldn't blame him when that happens. It happens to all the players. But it's incredible."

While fans of the La Liga club warmly welcome Rooney's praise for the young talent, many will fervently hope that Bellingham's extraordinary form continues as the club eagerly anticipates their upcoming showdown against arch-rivals Barcelona.

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Bellingham bags another award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Bellingham's incredible start to the 2023/24 season has continued as he was again instrumental on the night for Gareth Southgate's side, who sealed their ticket to next year's Euro tournament.

Bellingham has been in impressive form, having been involved in 16 goals in 13 appearances in all competitions this season.

The 20-year-old spearheaded England's comeback victory by earning a penalty, which Harry Kane converted to level the score at half-time.