After Bellingham responded to Tuchel's post-match criticism, Keane expressed his appreciation for his attitude and said he didn't want players to always be the same, only good at dealing with the media and being good at social maneuvering.
Keane said: "What's happening right now is really interesting. We've been praising him all along. Bellingham, as everyone sees him, is outstanding both on the pitch and in terms of his personality. He gives frequent interviews, always scores in crucial matches, and speaks eloquently in interviews. He's impeccable in every way. Today he stepped up again and scored a crucial goal, but then he turned around and showed a sharp and tough side."
I actually appreciate that; it shows us his multifaceted personality. We don't want players to always have only one face, only good at dealing with the media and being a smooth talker.
He speaks his mind frankly, saying "whatever," unconcerned about external opinions and never trying to please others. His post-match "it doesn't matter" statement clearly reveals the sharp edge in his character.
A player must possess this sharp edge; it's the most valuable quality. Over the past few weeks, we've only seen his perfect public relations: proactively cooperating with the media, maintaining a poised and generous public image—Adidas is probably very satisfied. But I particularly admire the edge he showed after the match; I genuinely think that's rare and valuable.
