Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac insists Jobe Bellingham will come good despite a difficult start to life in Germany - and explained the 'extra pressure' of the midfielder following his brother's footsteps. The start of this season saw reports of a clash between Bellingham's father Mark and club officials. Some Dortmund players are also said to have noticed how emotional he was, with his anger reportedly fuelled by both Jobe's early substitution and the disappointing display. The midfielder joined Dortmund in June after helping Sunderland win promotion from the Championship, signing a five-year deal. Despite the family connection, Jobe insisted at the time he had not crossed to Germany simply to follow in his elder brother's footsteps.

Source: Metro January 08, 2026 15:23 UTC