"There are things about the way Jude [Bellingham] plays that remind me of [Zinedine] Zidane, it's his extraordinary quality on the ball," Carlo Ancelotti told the media after Real Madrid's 4-0 win against Girona.
"Zidane may have been even better technically but Bellingham combines it with how he gets into the box. Few players in the world can match his movement for first goal," the Italian also said.
Indeed, while Jude is yet to reach Zidane's levels technically, he seems already on par with the Whites' legend in terms of movement. The number of creative and effective plays Bellingham has been involved in this season is huge.
Jude must've been flattered hearing this. Zizou is his idol and role model, and he actually took the no. 5 shirt for his respect towards the legendary Frenchman.
Bellingham has netted 20 goals and provided eight assists in 29 matches this season.
