Overview

• Dortmund secured a narrow 4-3 victory in Cincinnati’s Klub-WM group stage, with Bellingham converting to make it 3-1 just before halftime.
• The England youth international completed a €35 million move from AFC Sunderland to Dortmund in early June.
• Bellingham confessed he initially resisted the transfer over fears of living in the shadow of his brother Jude’s legacy at the club.
• Supporters have already adopted him, transforming the Beatles’ “Hey Jude” chant into “Hey Jobe” in the stands.
• Kovac praised Bellingham’s robustness, situational awareness and partnership with Felix Nmecha as key assets for Dortmund’s midfield future.