Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa Lauds Jude Bellingham's Energy: 'Stop Running!'

New Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has publicly admitted he had to tell Jude Bellingham to "stop running" in training. The former Los Blancos defender, who took over the first-team job recently, expressed his astonishment at Bellingham's boundless stamina — but has urged his star midfielder to conserve his energy.

Arbeloa, who replaced Xabi Alonso earlier this month, has been credited with revitalizing the team's atmosphere and motivation in the short space of time since he took over and views Bellingham as a pivotal part of Real Madrid's future. "Jude has consistently shown his qualities as a footballer, his technique, his leadership, his personality, and character," Arbeloa gushed recently. The manager has also noted that the English international's commitment to training is "tremendous" and speaks to his winning mentality.

But since taking the helm, Arbeloa has made a telling observation and told Bellingham to take it easier during training and in matches to conserve his energy and, potentially, prolong his career.

Speaking to reporters, Arbeloa said: "Jude, and I'll say it right here, it’s not that he was a surprise, but from day one I've seen a player with exceptional quality and talent. Something that's even more surprising up close. But beyond that, I've seen a leader. The other day, 48 hours after a match, I told him, 'I never usually say this, but stop running'. The performance he's showing in training, his commitment and leadership… I'm very proud of his level and of having a player like him.

"On the pitch, he's capable of so many things: he makes runs into space, reads the game, and has a great shot. He's young, but he has a wealth of experience. And he's going to be the cornerstone of this Real Madrid for