Jude Bellingham’s Aspirations for World Cup Qualifiers
Jude Bellingham, the talented midfielder for Real Madrid, expressed his desire to be included in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers next week. However, he noted that the decision is entirely in the hands of the team’s management.
Injury and Previous Absences
Due to a shoulder injury that required surgery, Bellingham missed the previous international matches against Latvia and Wales, with coach Thomas Tuchel indicating that his limited game time contributed to his withdrawal from the squad.
His last appearance in an England shirt was during the defeat to Senegal in June, where a contentious relationship with Tuchel became apparent as the coach criticized Bellingham’s behavior on the field, calling it “repulsive,” a remark for which Tuchel later apologized.
Upcoming Selection Announcement
The official announcement of the England team for the crucial qualifiers against Serbia and Albania is slated for Friday. Despite his absence from the previous squad, Tuchel has mentioned intentions to communicate with Bellingham about selection possibilities.
Bellingham’s Comments on Selection
In an interview with Amazon Prime, Bellingham remarked on the selection process, saying, “It’s not my call. I think you know whose call it is. I would love to be [picked] but it’s not my call. I’ll be waiting to see.”
Recent Match and World Cup Qualification
This week, Bellingham played back in England as his current club, Real Madrid, faced Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League, although Tuchel missed the match. England has already secured its spot in the World Cup to be held next year in the tri-nation event across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
