Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.Pep Clotet opted to name Bellingham in a midfield four as part of a 4-4-2 formation in Birmingham's first game back over the weekend.
Initially listed as a left-winger, he played far more centrally, with Birmingham eager to minimise space in their half. West Brom dominated possession, and that meant it was difficult for Bellingham to have a consistent influence on proceedings in the first half.
He spent a lot of the opening period working off the ball, pressing opponents, and trying to limit the space available to West Brom’s attackers.That was evidenced by the fact he managed four ball recoveries during the game, the joint second-highest among Birmingham players.
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