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Who decides if Bellingham plays Saturday?
While England manager Gareth Southgate will have the final say on Saturday's team, Real Madrid's medical staff will closely monitor Bellingham's minor injury. Club managers often have significant influence, and sometimes even veto power, over their players' involvement in international matches if there are fitness concerns. This protects their investment and ensures player welfare.
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