Richard Keys was embroiled in a disagreement with an angry Ruud Gullit regarding Jude Bellingham and his attitude
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been caught in the middle of a spat between Ruud Gullit and Richard Keys. Manchester City's win over Los Blancos was one of the main talking points on beIN Sports, with Gullit defending Bellingham after his attitude was again questioned.
The former Chelsea man said: "[Kylian] Mbappe, Vincius Jr and Rodrygo don't do a lot off the ball. There's a lot of others that have to work double and I think Bellingham is a victim of that."
Keys chimed in and questioned: "A victim?"
Gullit replied: "Yes because he can't play in the same way he could when [Toni] Kroos was there. When he and [Federico] Valverde are there, they have balance. Now it has to be another guy."
Keys retorted: "He is an agitator, not a victim. He might be [a great player], but there's a reason that Thomas Tuchel won't pick him."
Gullit then slammed Keys' comments, stating: "That's a ridiculous suggestion. He is the best player they have. He just wants to win."
Keys then added: "He might be a very good player, but his attitude is wrong. Tell me why two senior England internationals don't want him around."
An unimpressed Gullit hit back, saying: "A year ago they were talking about [Harry] Kane not being in the international team. He is the top scorer. There is always somebody with an opinion, but Bellingham is a certainty in the national team and if you don't do that, that's the wrong decision, for me."
Keys finished off the disagreement by saying: "Well it's Thomas Tuchel's call and he is not making it and there's a reason for that."
Bellingham failed to inspire Real to victory on a big night at the Bernabeu as Manchester City defeated them 2-1, leaving the future of manager Xabi Alonso firmly up for debate. However, the England international has insisted that the Spaniard has the full support of him and his teammates.
He said: "100%. The manager has been great. I personally have a great relationship with him and I know a lot of the boys do too.
"After that run of draws we had some great conversations internally and felt we'd put that form behind us but the last couple of games. No one is downing tools, no one complaining or moaning. We take it on the chin and keep fighting."
Real have won just two of their last eight games in all competitions, with a defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League kicking off a poor run of form.
Despite beating Alonso's side, Arne Slot has been under significant pressure recently, with Liverpool losing three games on the spin by an aggregate score of 10-1 after that huge win at Anfield over Real.
Liverpool are currently four unbeaten, but that includes disappointing draws with Sunderland and Leeds United. The latter came after a last-minute goal, with the feeling of it made worse by Mohamed Salah's brutal tirade after the game, having been an unused substitute for the second time in seven days.
His comments saw him omitted from the Liverpool squad that beat Inter Milan on Tuesday. He is not expected to feature against Brighton this weekend before heading to AFCON.
benablnstz
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Ya'll just mad he ain't doing what you want him doing
benablnstz
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A lot of these pundits reason like children, Gullit said that Bellingham has had to press a lot because the forwards don't press much which is true but Keys changes the conversation to England national team and Bellingham's attitude. Why is he behaving like a woman?
Yeah man...He is just jealous of Bellingham
fuzbdempt
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THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF SORROW OF REAL MAMIE.
your heart is really rotten
Zehadikmop
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his performance , not good ok, down
robbdeiklz
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A lot of these pundits reason like children, Gullit said that Bellingham has had to press a lot because the forwards don't press much which is true but Keys changes the conversation to England national team and Bellingham's attitude. Why is he behaving like a woman?
A woman 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Napkloptuz
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That’s your best defender 😂
He is too aggressive and players are taking advantage of that
Rapaiknry
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Bellingham need to get his act together and stop flaring off his hands at every ref decision against Real. He needs to show leadership with many senior players out injured
AceTheCreator
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real Madrid must sack rudiger no matter what polish player
sack rudiger? wtfffff 😆
Bodmasbodmas
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real Madrid must sack rudiger no matter what polish player
That’s your best defender 😂
AlbertMicheal
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When CR7 was on the team he was on a different level already winning multiple ballon dor’s compared to others and there wasn’t much room for other different egos than him. But now Madrid have three big personalities Mbappe, Vini, Bellinham on a similar level and their agent behaviour and family influence not helping real as well. Gonna be very difficult going forward for any manager to handle this personalities.
They are doing well when Jude was still injured and Guler was playing as a 10,the boy knew what was expected of him as a 10,he created chances and carry his teammates along,he scored when the chances presented itself but that’s not Bellingham,he always have eyes for goals only but I won’t blame him now,he was given that free reign in his first season in the team,he literally scored all there goals that season to the point that if he didn’t score Madrid will find it difficult to win and they all forget that he’s a central midfielder not a striker so now that they need him to do his job,it getting difficult for him bcuz he want to have 20 or more goals in a season so that he can keep his place as one of the best player in the team……that’s my own point
pium
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Not sure why people regularly include Bellingham in this. The man defends when his team is on the ball and is never selfish with the ball in front of the goal, unlike the other 2
Bro he literally plays as an attacker, not a midfielder. It’s not just about defensive contributions and being selfish. Coach should be able to take his decisions freely. If coach wanted to substitute Jude at 60 minute mark he should able to do that. But with ego and power Madrid players have it’s not possible.
Masbkmprsz
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Bellingham too arrogant just like Vini, as long as those two are playing together plus Mbappe Madrid will suffer
Poor people complaining everywhere. Try better your life and leave people alone
zodailz
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Bellingham too arrogant just like Vini, as long as those two are playing together plus Mbappe Madrid will suffer
Bellingham defends and regularly passes the ball. How exactly can he be called arrogant like the other two
zodailz
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A lot of these pundits reason like children, Gullit said that Bellingham has had to press a lot because the forwards don't press much which is true but Keys changes the conversation to England national team and Bellingham's attitude. Why is he behaving like a woman?
Exactly, how did the conversation go from his work rate and defending to all of a sudden his attitude
zodailz
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When CR7 was on the team he was on a different level already winning multiple ballon dor’s compared to others and there wasn’t much room for other different egos than him. But now Madrid have three big personalities Mbappe, Vini, Bellinham on a similar level and their agent behaviour and family influence not helping real as well. Gonna be very difficult going forward for any manager to handle this personalities.
Not sure why people regularly include Bellingham in this. The man defends when his team is on the ball and is never selfish with the ball in front of the goal, unlike the other 2
onesmusmbaine
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When CR7 was on the team he was on a different level already winning multiple ballon dor’s compared to others and there wasn’t much room for other different egos than him. But now Madrid have three big personalities Mbappe, Vini, Bellinham on a similar level and their agent behaviour and family influence not helping real as well. Gonna be very difficult going forward for any manager to handle this personalities.
Right on point. It's like all these three are fighting for who becomes the face of Real Madrid and it's affecting the whole team spirit
nurazayyan
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real Madrid must sack rudiger no matter what polish player
mauabilnst
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rilmadiri
mauabilnst
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rilmaDar
AnuateziBenedict
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how is he arrogant? that's one thing I ask people. what has he done that's makes him arrogant? vini and jude won us the Champions League all of a sudden his become arrogant. it's normal for players to be bad form, and this real madrid team is transitioning we can't always win
am asking the same question, How is he arrogant? No one can answer
pium
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When CR7 was on the team he was on a different level already winning multiple ballon dor’s compared to others and there wasn’t much room for other different egos than him. But now Madrid have three big personalities Mbappe, Vini, Bellinham on a similar level and their agent behaviour and family influence not helping real as well. Gonna be very difficult going forward for any manager to handle this personalities.
Rmulbah1992
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THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF SORROW OF REAL MAMIE.
IAmShakur
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A lot of these pundits reason like children, Gullit said that Bellingham has had to press a lot because the forwards don't press much which is true but Keys changes the conversation to England national team and Bellingham's attitude. Why is he behaving like a woman?
MumbaRk
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Bellingham too arrogant just like Vini, as long as those two are playing together plus Mbappe Madrid will suffer
how is he arrogant? that's one thing I ask people. what has he done that's makes him arrogant? vini and jude won us the Champions League all of a sudden his become arrogant. it's normal for players to be bad form, and this real madrid team is transitioning we can't always win
Jotadistz
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Bellingham too arrogant just like Vini, as long as those two are playing together plus Mbappe Madrid will suffer
And you think they can be arrogant under klopp, MOU, or PEP ? Real Madrid and Bacelona need commander coach not trainee.
Wapcikmuy
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hello 👋
Wapcikmuy
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osman
bamadiloty
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Bellingham too arrogant just like Vini, as long as those two are playing together plus Mbappe Madrid will suffer