Ancelotti claims Bellingham is the world's top player

 SPORTS: Ancelotti claims Bellingham is the world's top player.

Carlo Ancelotti, Jude Bellingham's coach at Real Madrid, declared on Friday that Bellingham is the best player in the world.

Since joining La Liga this summer for 103 million euros ($112 million) from Borussia Dortmund, the 20-year-old England international has caused a stir.

With 13 goals in all competitions, Bellingham leads the division in goal-scoring with 17 goals in 22 appearances.

When asked whether Bellingham was the best player in the world, Ancelotti responded at a press conference, "He's doing very well, he's done very well in the first part of the season, taking into account he is adapting to our club and to a new culture, a new language."

"For us obviously he is the best," Bellingham said. On Saturday, when reigning champions Madrid visit fourth-tier Arandina, the Italian coach confirmed Toni Kroos has a minor ankle problem and would not travel, along with Vinicius Junior, who made his comeback from injury in midweek, and Aurelien Tchouameni. Arda Guler, a Turkish midfielder, could start for the first time since his arrival, while Eduardo Camavinga is back in the squad following an injury.

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