Liverpool fans and publications alike have been somewhat guilty of drawing conclusions about Jude Bellingham’s potential fate based on a wide variety of factors ranging from the plausible to the completely implausible.
That’s perfectly understandable, of course, given the caliber of the player being talked about, as former England internationals, commentators and managers were quick to praise arguably the Three Lions’ brightest spark in Doha.
It was the 19-year-old who started a flurry of late first-half goals, providing the assist for Jordan Henderson’s opener before breaking through midfield to have a big part in Harry Kane’s effort to double the lead.
The question remains where the former Birmingham City prospect is most likely to end up in 2023, with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Liverpool taking center stage.
With no clear message from the English international, perhaps some of his most recent tweets can offer insight into his thought process.
Jordan Henderson in three of the four photos chosen for the post-game post
Great victory. Let’s go to the rooms!
— Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude) December 4, 2022
One of the three (bottom left) seems like a coincidence and it’s hard to imagine No. 22 going to the trouble of including the Reds captain in every group photo.
That said, Bellingham has made it abundantly clear how much he admires the former Sunderland star as a player and leader.
Immediately after England secured their place in the next stage of the competition, he told ITV: “I see some of the things written about him, it’s ridiculous. He is one of the most technically underrated.”
READ MORE: ‘From everything we hear’: Florian Plettenberg releases big Liverpool transfer update as Klopp ‘push, push, push’
It’s the least compelling post of the three on offer, though it’s worth considering as part of the total package.
Public show of support for England’s underrated hero
Put some respect in his name. ???????? @JHenderson pic.twitter.com/XKe2uWAuIf
— Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude) December 4, 2022
A post that directly addresses the criticism that Jordan Henderson has received both nationally and internationally?
Maybe just a show of support for your teammate; After all, Harry Kane has come out and applauded the Liverpool man’s leadership skills on and off the pitch in an interview with the Lion’s Den (via GOAL).
Except Bellingham seems to keep harping on the praise for his international teammate, even seeming to suggest to a Real Madrid supporter that the 32-year-old was the superior midfielder.
I love that Jordan Henderson celebratory moment
Let’s recreate that celebration! ???? pic.twitter.com/REcdJe3q7t
— England (@England) December 4, 2022
Jordan Henderson was seen reenacting his up close and personal celebration with Jude Bellingham with Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold after the 3-0 win over Senegal.
Jude Bellingham was obviously a huge fan and was seen sporting a big smile in a post he retweeted from England’s official Twitter account (okay, we cheated there).
Bellingham: Will you come to Liverpool?
We can fully appreciate that, taken in isolation, each tweet is not conclusive proof of the Englishman’s desire to move to Liverpool in the summer window.
Even when considered together, fans probably shouldn’t be betting on the 19-year-old’s arrival at Anfield just yet (although there’s been plenty of content since that suggests such an eventuality isn’t unlikely).
Regardless of what is said between now and the end of the season, we know for a fact that Jurgen Klopp has Bellingham at the top of his list and that the club will do everything they can for him when the opportunity arises.
Why the Scousers don’t root for England: Paddy ‘the Baddy’ Pimblett hits the spot
