Sabitzer backs Bellingham

Borussia Dortmund returned from the international break with a 2-0 win away at Heidenheim, but a much tougher test awaits on Tuesday night. The black-and-yellows will travel to Turin to face Juventus in the Champions League, and all eyes are on 19-year-old Jobe Bellingham.

The midfielder, who joined from Sunderland this summer in a deal worth around €30 million, has already featured in the Bundesliga, the German Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Now, he is set for his long-awaited debut on Europe’s biggest stage.

“We’re delighted to have him”

Ahead of the clash, teammate Marcel Sabitzer didn’t hold back his praise for Bellingham during the pre-match press conference. “Jobe is a good kid. I get along with him really well. We exchange a lot of ideas. He has potential and we’re delighted to have him in our team,” said the Austrian international.

His words reflect the growing excitement in Dortmund around the younger Bellingham, who arrived carrying the weight of expectation given the legacy left by his brother Jude at Real Madrid.

Eyes on Turin

For Dortmund fans, the question is whether Jobe can handle the intensity of a Champions League night against such a formidable opponent. The stage could hardly be bigger: Turin, Juventus, and all the spotlight on the 19-year-old.

With Sabitzer’s backing and the trust of his teammates, Jobe Bellingham has the chance to take another big step forward in what could be the start of a remarkable European journey.