‘Not even half as good as Jude’ – Jobe is the ‘only problem’ at Dortmund as ex-Bayern Munich star warns

Last Updated: October 3, 2025By Chief Editor

Dietmar Hamann has labelled Jobe Bellingham as Borussia Dortmund’s “only cause for concern” amid the club’s strong start to the season. The German legend’s criticism comes as the 20-year-old struggles for form, with manager Niko Kovac defending the ‘nervous’ star amid reports of off-field pressure from his family.

Bellingham off to rough start at Borussia Dortmund

Hamann has labelled Jobe as the “only problem child” at Dortmund, despite the club’s impressive start to the season. Writing in his column for Sky Sport, Hamann praised the overall progress made under coach Kovac but singled out the young English midfielder for his struggles to make an impact.

So far this season, Bellingham has struggled to solidify a place in Dortmund’s starting lineup. He has featured in eight matches across all competitions, accumulating just 281 minutes of action. He has been named in the first XI only three times – twice in the Bundesliga and once in the Champions League – while failing to register a goal or an assist.

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Hamann feels Dortmund themselves have made good progress under the current boss, but feels Bellingham has some trouble ahead.

“The momentum Niko Kovac has brought to the table is truly impressive. Finally, consistency. The whole team is finally working for the win. I don’t think they’ll be able to keep up with Munich until the end, because Bayern seem to be able to step up a gear when necessary,” he wrote.

“But BVB’s development is really good. Just imagine if they had even won the games in Turin and at St. Pauli . Then they’d be on Bayern’s level. The only cause for concern seems to be Jobe Bellingham. Young, expensive and, so far, not even half as good as Jude Bellingham. It’s not getting any easier for him.”