Carlo Ancelotti Shuts Down Jude Bellingham’s Comparisons to Zinedine Zidane, Likens Him to Kaka

Fans across the world have been taken aback by the incredible form of Jude Bellingham since his move to Real Madrid in the summer. The young Englishman has taken La Liga by storm, scoring 15 goals in just 16 games for Merengues. His performances have been so impressive that Real Madrid’s boss Carlo Ancelotti has been forced to draw comparisons between Bellingham and former Real Madrid legend, Kaka.

In a surprising twist, Ancelotti dismissed Bellingham’s comparison with Zinedine Zidane. His recent remarks have added a new layer to the narrative surrounding the meteoric rise of Jude Bellingham.

Carlo Ancelotti likens Jude Bellingham to Kaka

In a prelude to Real Madrid’s clash against Granada in La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti participated in a pre-match conference. While speaking about Bellingham’s impressive performances, the Italian coach was presented with an intriguing question. Ancelotti was asked to compare the English sensation to legends such as Alfredo di Stefano, Zinedine Zidane, and Johan Cruyff. However, the Italian tactician believes that Bellingham is most similar to Kaka, the Brazilian midfielder and former Real Madrid icon.

“I have never seen Di Stefano play. In the previous press conference I made the comparison with Zidane… and… well, I am surprised by him, I would say the closest thing is the first time I saw Kaka. I’m not saying that he is similar to him, but he has similarities to Kaka,” the Italian manager claimed.

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Bellingham’s comparisons with some of the greatest players to ever play the game are not without backing. He has been a driving force behind Real Madrid’s success this season. His energy, creativity, and work-rate have been instrumental in helping the club to the top of the table. Ancelotti’s comments are a testament to the Englishman’s talent.

Bellingham breaking records and redefining expectations at Real Madrid

Bellingham has made a stunning impact since joining Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. He has scored 15 goals and provided four assists in just 16 games, becoming the fastest player to reach 15 goals for Real Madrid. He surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo to achieve this feat. However, his impact goes beyond the statistical milestones. As Ancelotti highlighted, Bellingham’s contribution to the team is much more than just goals.

There is still a long way to go in the season, but Bellingham has already shown that he has the potential to be a future Real Madrid legend. He possesses all the necessary ingredients to become one of the best players in the world. It will be interesting to see his career trajectory.

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