Berlin, Feb. 24 -- Ahead of Borussia Dortmund's UEFA Champions League playoff second leg against Atalanta on Wednesday, Jobe Bellingham has stepped into the spotlight.
After a difficult start to the season that saw him spend long stretches on the bench, the 20-year-old midfielder has worked his way into the starting lineup of the 2023-24 Champions League finalists.
Carrying a famous surname initially looked like a burden, but the younger brother of England regular Jude Bellingham has steadily earned trust and praise from Dortmund coach Niko Kovac,according to Xinhua.
"He is much fitter than last summer. He is acting faster. His development is satisfying," Kovac said.
The former Sunderland midfielder struggled early under high expectatio...