Jude Bellingham Slammed After 'No Show' in England’s Draw With Slovenia at Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham Slammed After 'No Show' in England’s Draw With Slovenia at Euro 2024

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
June 26, 2024 at 5:07 AM
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  • Jude Bellingham's performance came under scrutiny following England's goalless draw with Slovenia on Tuesday
  • The 20-year-old ace, alongside most of the star-studded names on the Three Lions' roster, failed to live up to the hype
  • Nonetheless, England's draw was good enough to seal top spot in Group C as they made it into the Round of 16 stage

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Fans condemned Jude Bellingham for another underwhelming performance for England at the 2024 UEFA European Championship in Germany.

The Real Madrid star played the full match as the Three Lions produced another uninspiring display, this time against Slovenia in their final group game on Tuesday, June 25.

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Jude Bellingham holds his head in his hands during England's tepid draw with Slovenia on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Photo by Visionhaus.
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How did Jude Bellingham perform against Slovenia?

Bellingham's stats were disappointing per his standard: no shots on target, one successful dribble out of five attempts, losing possession 16 times, and having the lowest rating among the starting English players.

Sofascore rated the 20-year-old at 6.4, a far cry from the player who had previously been a standout in La Liga, helping Real Madrid win both the Spanish league title and the UEFA Champions League last season.

Meanwhile, England topped their Euro 2024 group but failed to inspire in a goalless draw against Slovenia that was frustrating for their fans, Eurosport reports.

Fans slam Bellingham's lacklustre performance

His performance against Slovenia, a side ranked 52 places lower than England by FIFA, fell short of expectations, drawing criticism from fans on social media.

Many voiced their frustration, pointing out the stark contrast between his club and national team form.

@UtdGreatt was brutal with his assessment of the former Borussia Dortmund captain:

"I said this once, and I will say it again: “Bellingham is just an AVERAGE player with Real Madrid PR.”

@Dayanneaci boldly claimed:

"This Euro tournament is gradually exposing many flops. Jude Bellingham is one of them."

@AndyRenaissance added:

"He brings nothing to a game when he's not scoring goals. Mediocre player with a Messi kind of PR."

Another user, @ani_ukpanah, vented:

"He should have been brought off in that second half. He was just there spoiling the good play by Mainoo and Palmer."

A user, @562chriss, who has a soft spot for Barcelona, concluded:

"Most overrated English player ever."

Southgate laments after England's draw

Sports Brief also reported on Gareth Southgate lamenting the 'unusual' England atmosphere after their goalless draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024.

The Three Lions manager was pelted with cups, and his players were booed off the field after they once again failed to create a convincing result.

While Slovenia celebrated their advancement to the knockout stage at one end, Southgate and his players faced jeers from the England fanbase.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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