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Toni Kroos and Rio Ferdinand Defend Jude Bellingham Amid Criticism

Bellingham’s form has drawn scrutiny after shoulder surgery and muscle issues limited his rhythm, but Kroos backed the Madrid midfielder. “He’s one of the most complete midfielders in the world,” Kroos said, adding his first season “was crazy.” Ferdinand rejected off-field noise, saying “they’ve tried to make up stories,” and backed him to write his own legacy at World Cup.