Dortmund’s Patience Tested as Jobe Bellingham Faces Growing Scrutiny
So, the situation around Jobe Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund has started to attract quite a bit of attention, and not for the reasons many expected when he arrived from Sunderland. Dortmund invested more than €30 million to bring him in, and naturally, there were big hopes that he would follow in the successful footsteps of his older brother. But right now, things inside the club are sounding a little tense.
According to reports in Germany, especially from BILD, some members of Dortmund’s coaching and football staff have begun expressing frustration over his performances. The feeling is that Bellingham has been giving the team “too little power,” playing with too much caution and taking too few risks. And when you break that down, it basically means he’s been keeping things safe without really influencing games in a big way. That’s also one of the major reasons he’s still waiting for his first goal or assist in the Bundesliga.
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What’s interesting, though, is that nobody claims he’s been playing badly. In fact, it’s been mentioned that he plays almost flawlessly in terms of clean passing and avoiding mistakes. He’s been making a high number of safe passes, which shows he understands the game and keeps possession well. But Dortmund’s system demands more than that. They want dynamism, confidence, and players who can tilt the game in their favour, especially in midfield. Right now, the criticism is that he hasn’t stepped into that space yet.
Despite the growing internal pressure, there is absolutely no talk of an early exit. Dortmund remains patient. The club knew they were signing a long-term project, and Bellingham himself is committed to proving he belongs at Strobelallee. Both sides are aligned on one goal: improvement. After what has been a challenging settling-in period, the hope is that by Christmas, there will be a noticeable step forward in his performances.
And honestly, that’s not unrealistic. He’s young, he’s in a new environment, and the expectations placed on him were always going to be heavy. The club still believes in his potential, and it’s clear he wants to make his mark. So while frustration may be growing, so is the determination to turn things around.
Right now, the story isn’t about failure. It’s about a slow start, rising pressure, and a young player trying to grow into a demanding role. The next few months will tell us whether Jobe Bellingham transforms that pressure into progress—or whether Dortmund’s patience will be tested even further.
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