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Bellingham likely benched for Borussia Dortmund's opener against Hamburger SV

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Bellingham likely benched for Borussia Dortmund's opener against Hamburger SV

Summary

Jobe Bellingham is expected to start on the bench for Borussia Dortmund's season opener against Hamburger SV today, following a poor performance in the Super Cup. The 20-year-old midfielder faced criticism after contributing to a defeat against Bayern Munich. Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac defended Bellingham but is reportedly favoring new signing Joey Veerman for the starting role in midfield. Dortmund aims to avoid a poor start to the season amidst a busy schedule including the Champions League. Bellingham's ambitions to remain a regular starter could be challenged as the team navigates the upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Bellingham struggled in the Super Cup against Bayern Munich.
•Kovac is considering Joey Veerman for the starting midfield role.
•Dortmund seeks a strong start to the season against Hamburger SV.
•The team is preparing for a challenging schedule with cup and league matches.

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6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Suddenly benched? Bundesliga regular faces nightmare start

What they're saying

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That the football business is brutal and can turn into an absolute nightmare overnight is something even established stars have to experience time and again firsthand. Jobe Bellingham, too, is suddenl...
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