While he may appear a little absent-minded, this could not be further from the truth. He does not miss a thing and wants to take zero chances with injuries this season. With all the injuries his team have suffered this season, Carletto can no longer hold his tongue: he wants more rest for his players.

And that is exactly what he has told Jude Bellingham. In the league game against Espanyol, the English superstar had a nasty fall on his shoulder that set the alarm bells ringing. Don’t forget, Bellingham suffered a shoulder injury last season and is scheduled to have an operation that he has been putting off.

Carlo told Jude in no uncertain terms that if he is in any pain or discomfort, he will be substituted. He does not want to take a risk with any of his players, least of all Bellingham.