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Jobe Bellingham sent a clear warning by his manager over lack of game time at Borussia Dortmund: 'The boy isn't doing himself any favours'

Jobe Bellingham has been sent a clear warning over his game time at Borussia Dortmund, as head coach Niko Kovac claims the teenager 'isn't doing himself any favours' amid fierce competition for places.

The 19-year-old joined Dortmund from Sunderland last summer in a £32million package deal, but he has only been used sparingly since his move.

After starting the first two Bundesliga matches of the season, minutes have been hard to come by for Bellingham, and Kovac has stressed that places are won in training and how you perform on the pitch, not because of your reputation.