Seedorf advises Bellingham to learn how to balance energy.

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Jude Bellingham has been advise by veteran Clarence Seedorf to maintain a long-term, top-level career at Real Madrid.

Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf has advised Jude Bellingham on how to maintain playing at a high level, with the Real Madrid midfielder needing to work hard and learn how to balance his energy, he told the Express on Thursday.

Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer and the England midfielder settled in quickly, playing a key role in the La Liga and Champions League triumphs last season, making the best start to a career at the Santiago Bernabeu for such a young player. 

‘As for general advice, here’s what keeps you at the top: work hard, make sure you’re fit, get enough rest, even between competitions.’ 

‘Knowing how to balance your energy. He’s still young, so he’s learning better. Sometimes he overworks in games, sometimes he runs unnecessarily, even coming into defense. But that’s going to come with experience. He’s going to get better at that.’

Bellingham suffered a shoulder injury in November last year and suffered another muscular problem in March, with Seedorf advising the England midfielder สมัคร ufabet and his coaches to be smart about their fitness. 

‘I hope he doesn’t get injury too often because I would hate it. I’d love to see him make a great career, but health and fitness are the most important things you need. Hopefully he and his coaches can manage his energy so he can avoid injuries.’