Jude Bellingham’s meltdown at Chelsea has been revealed in full after incredible unseen footage emerged of the incident.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder was sent off in the Blues’ 3-0 win over the German side in the Champions League last week, and the full extent of his meltdown has now been revealed.
In the footage, Bellingham can be seen throwing a bottle in frustration after being shown a yellow card for a foul on Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella. He then proceeds to yell at Cucurella, before being restrained by his teammates.
The incident has been widely condemned by both Dortmund and Chelsea fans, with many calling for Bellingham to be punished for his actions.
The 17-year-old has since apologised for his behaviour, saying: “I want to apologise for my actions during the game. I let my emotions get the better of me and I regret my behaviour. I will learn from this and move on.”
Bellingham’s outburst has been seen as a sign of his frustration at his lack of playing time at Dortmund this season. The youngster has made just four appearances for the club since joining from Birmingham City in the summer, and has been linked with a move away from the club in the January transfer window.
It remains to be seen what punishment, if any, Bellingham will face for his actions. However, it is clear that the incident has highlighted the need for young players to be better managed and given more opportunities to express themselves on the pitch.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of referees in such situations, with some arguing that they should be more lenient when dealing with young players.
Whatever the outcome, it is clear that Bellingham’s meltdown has been a lesson for all involved. It is now up to the player, his club and the authorities to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future.