Real Madrid are reportedly upset with England's handling of Jude Bellingham during the international break, after the midfielder sat out of the Three Lions friendlies with Uruguay and Japan. Tuchel saw it as 'too much of a risk' to give Bellingham minutes on the pitch, but this decision has seemingly left officials in Madrid baffled. Prior to England's loss to Japan, Tuchel told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'I think it's too much of a risk. 'So, it looked very, very good but we're still holding him back, to not take a risk. Madrid believe that Tuchel's decision not to play Bellingham has 'done little to help' the midfielder ahead of the crucial game with Bayern.

Source: Daily Mail April 02, 2026 16:14 UTC