【看足球学英语】贝林厄姆 第2期：11个人，不是2+9

【看足球学英语】贝林厄姆 第 2 期 · 11 个人，不是 2+9

素材：BBC Sport《How 'unique' Bellingham is thriving in Mourinho's system》（贝林厄姆在穆里尼奥体系中有多"独特"地蓬勃发展）
原文约 956 词，全篇拆 2 期，本期为第 2 期（球员自述 + 更衣室语录 + 世界杯回顾 + 赛季展望）
难度定位：高中～六级通吃

使用提示：先读原文、先做题，答案和全文翻译在最后（⑦⑧），管住手别提前翻。

 ① 原文选段（约 533 词）

来源：BBC Sport（球员特写 + 战术分析）

'The team dynamic is about 11, not 2+9'

Bellingham has explained the difference himself in an interview with Real Madrid TV.

"I feel more free to decide when to drop back, when to stay up or when to get into the box," he said. "I think this is the best position for me."

Mourinho still expects him to press and recover possession, but the difference is where that work begins.

Instead of dropping deep towards his own penalty area, Bellingham can now use his energy to press opponents higher up the pitch.

When Madrid win the ball, he is already closer to the forwards. That allows him to connect midfield with attack and provide another player who can combine with Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.

It also explains why Mourinho has been keen to stress Madrid's attacking players must work together rather than operate as individuals.

"The team dynamic is about 11, not 2+9," he said.

The midfielder also described working with Mourinho as a "dream", having previously only met the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham manager once before his appointment.

There is clearly an early understanding and respect between the two.

Mourinho has repeatedly spoken about Bellingham's importance to his plans, describing him as a "unique and super important player" with qualities that include physical, mental and tactical.

He also suggested Bellingham should be one of the players in the running for the Ballon d'Or.

"He is a unique kind of player and extremely important for the team," said Mourinho.

"His mental strength, tactical ability, the way he recovers the ball, the way he pressures, the way he plays up front, I am very happy."

'I'm having a lot of fun, really enjoying my football'

For Mourinho, that versatility is part of what makes Bellingham so valuable. He can press, recover possession, score, contribute in the air and drive the team forward.

The Real boss has also pointed to Thomas Tuchel's use of Bellingham at the World Cup as an example of how to get the best out of him.

Bellingham was one of England's standout players, finishing with seven goals and an assist in his eight appearances, and his attacking qualities were allowed to flourish.

That experience also appears to have given the player a confidence boost, particularly as he rejoined Madrid later than most of his team-mates and had less time to prepare for the new campaign.

Although Real's three league wins - scoring 10 goals and conceding two - are only a small sample, and the demands will increase as the season progresses amid Champions League football, the early signs are very positive.

For Bellingham, whose huge strength has always been his ability to affect almost every part of a game, Mourinho's system has given him more control over where that influence is used.

After a difficult couple of seasons following the high standards he set in his first year, the England midfielder is enjoying his football again.

"I'm having a lot of fun, I'm really enjoying my football, and that's why I'm performing well," he told club media.

If he continues in this vein with Mourinho's continued support, it could turn out to be his best season yet.

 ② 核心词汇表（17 个）

高考（4）

1. expect
音标：/ɪkˈspekt/
词性：v.
本文义：期待，要求（expect sb to do sth）
例句：The coach expects every player to arrive ten minutes early.
例句翻译：教练要求每名球员提前十分钟到。

2. provide
音标：/prəˈvaɪd/
词性：v.
本文义：提供，贡献（provide another option = 提供另一个选择）
例句：The young winger provides width and speed on the left.
例句翻译：这名年轻边锋在左路提供了宽度和速度。

3. individual
音标：/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
词性：n./adj.
本文义：个人（本文指"单打独斗的个体"，与 team 相对）
例句：Great teams are built on trust, not on individuals.
例句翻译：伟大的球队建立在信任之上，而不是建立在单打独斗之上。

4. strength
音标：/streŋθ/
词性：n.
本文义：优势，强项（区别于身体力量的"力气"）
例句：Passing is his greatest strength as a midfielder.
例句翻译：作为一名中场，传球是他最大的强项。

四级（5）

5. recover
音标：/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/
词性：v.
本文义：夺回，恢复（recover possession = 拿回球权；recover from injury = 伤病痊愈）
例句：The team pressed hard to recover the ball in the final third.
例句翻译：这支球队高强度逼抢，在前场就夺回球权。

6. keen
音标：/kiːn/
词性：adj.
本文义：热衷的，急切的（be keen to do sth）
例句：The club is keen to sign a new centre-back this summer.
例句翻译：俱乐部今年夏天很想签下一名新中卫。

7. sample
音标：/ˈsɑːmpl/
词性：n.
本文义：样本（a small sample = 样本太小，数据还不足以下结论）
例句：Three games are a small sample, but the signs are good.
例句翻译：三场比赛样本太小，但迹象不错。

8. positive
音标：/ˈpɒzətɪv/
词性：adj.
本文义：积极的，正面的
例句：The first training session left a positive impression on the new boss.
例句翻译：第一次训练课给新主帅留下了积极的印象。

9. progress
音标：/prəˈɡres/
词性：v./n.
本文义：推进，进展（as the season progresses = 随着赛季推进）
例句：You will improve as the course progresses.
例句翻译：随着课程推进，你会不断进步。

六级（4）

10. dynamic
音标：/daɪˈnæmɪk/
词性：n./adj.
本文义：动态，运转方式（the team dynamic = 球队的运转生态）
例句：A new signing can change the whole dynamic of a dressing room.
例句翻译：一笔新签约能改变整个更衣室的生态。

11. versatility
音标：/ˌvɜːsəˈtɪləti/
词性：n.
本文义：多面性，全面性（形容词 versatile）
例句：His versatility lets him play in three different positions.
例句翻译：他的多面性让他能踢三个不同的位置。

12. flourish
音标：/ˈflʌrɪʃ/
词性：v.
本文义：蓬勃发展，绽放（与第 1 期的 thrive 近义）
例句：The young playmaker flourished once he was given freedom.
例句翻译：一旦被赋予自由，这名年轻组织核心就开始大放异彩。

13. appoint
音标：/əˈpɔɪnt/
词性：v.
本文义：任命，委派（名词 appointment = 任命/上任）
例句：The club appointed a new head coach last week.
例句翻译：俱乐部上周任命了一位新主帅。

超纲（4，足球黑话，混个脸熟即可）

14. standout
音标：/ˈstændaʊt/
词性：adj./n.
本文义：突出的，表现抢眼的（one of the standout players = 最亮眼的球员之一）
例句：He was the standout performer of the tournament.
例句翻译：他是整届赛事表现最抢眼的球员。

15. drop back
音标：/drɒp bæk/
词性：动词短语
本文义：回撤，落回更靠后的位置（与 press high 相对）
例句：The striker dropped back to help his midfield.
例句翻译：这名前锋回撤帮助中场。

16. get into the box
音标：/ɡet ˈɪntə ðə bɒks/
词性：动词短语
本文义：冲进禁区（the box = 禁区的口语说法）
例句：Wingers must get into the box when the ball goes wide.
例句翻译：球传向边路时，边锋必须冲进禁区。

17. in this vein
音标：/ɪn ðɪs veɪn/
词性：介词短语
本文义：照这个势头，以同样的方式（vein 本义"血管、纹路"）
例句：If he keeps scoring in this vein, he will break the record.
例句翻译：如果他照这个势头继续进球，他会打破纪录。

 ③ 短语与搭配（8 个）

1. in the running for sth 含义：有望角逐……，是……的竞争者
原文出处：one of the players in the running for the Ballon d'Or
写作拓展：She is now in the running for the best student award.

2. get the best out of sb 含义：让某人发挥出最佳水平
原文出处：an example of how to get the best out of him
写作拓展：A good teacher knows how to get the best out of shy students.联动：伊萨克专题标题里的 "how does Iraola get best out of Isak" 用的就是它。

3. recover possession 含义：反抢，拿回球权
原文出处：Mourinho still expects him to press and recover possession
写作拓展：The team's plan is to recover possession high up the pitch.联动：possession（伊萨克第 2 期学过）。

4. rather than 含义：而不是（连接两个并列成分）
原文出处：must work together rather than operate as individuals
写作拓展：He chose to stay rather than leave.

5. a confidence boost 含义：信心的提升，强心剂
原文出处：appears to have given the player a confidence boost
写作拓展：Winning the first game gave the new players a confidence boost.

6. contribute in the air 含义：在空中对抗中做贡献（争顶、头球）
原文出处：He can press, recover possession, score, contribute in the air
写作拓展：Tall defenders contribute in the air at set-pieces.

7. drive the team forward 含义：带动球队向前
原文出处：contribute in the air and drive the team forward
写作拓展：His energy drives the team forward even when they are losing.

8. turn out to be 含义：结果是，最终成为
原文出处：it could turn out to be his best season yet
写作拓展：The small signing turned out to be the bargain of the season.

 ④ 长难句拆解（3 句）

S1

Although Real's three league wins - scoring 10 goals and conceding two - are only a small sample, and the demands will increase as the season progresses amid Champions League football, the early signs are very positive.

拆解：这是一个"巨型 Although"。让步状语从句里其实并列了两件事：Real's three league wins... are only a small sample 和 the demands will increase，中间用 and 连接；而第一件事里又插入了破折号补充语 scoring 10 goals and conceding two——两个现在分词说明这 3 场胜利的攻防数据，一进一失语义方向相反但形式相同（都是主动：球队"打进"10 球、"丢掉"2 球）。从句内部还嵌了 as the season progresses 时间状语从句和 amid 介词短语。整句要到 the early signs are very positive 才见到主句。读法：Although 后面的所有内容都是"让步铺垫"，看到主句才算读完。

考点：① Although 从句内含 and 并列的两个分句；② 破折号插入语（现在分词补充数据）；③ as + 主谓表"随着"；④ amid 表"在……之中"；⑤ 主句最后才出现——阅读时先找主句谓语。

译文：尽管皇马的三场联赛胜利——打进 10 球、丢掉 2 球——只是一个小样本，而且随着赛季推进、欧冠开打，要求也会水涨船高，但目前的早期迹象是非常积极的。

S2

For Bellingham, whose huge strength has always been his ability to affect almost every part of a game, Mourinho's system has given him more control over where that influence is used.

拆解：主干是 Mourinho's system has given him more control over...。前面 For Bellingham 是介词短语引出对象；紧跟着的 whose huge strength has always been... 是非限制性定语从句，插在主语 For Bellingham 和谓语 has given 之间，造成典型的"主谓分离"——阅读时要能跳过这 20 来个词，直接把 For Bellingham 和 Mourinho's system has given him 对上。从句内部：his ability to affect... 里不定式作后置定语修饰 ability。主句尾部 more control over where that influence is used，介词 over 后面接 where 引导的宾语从句——control over sth 是固定搭配，而 sth 换成从句时用 where/whether/how 引导。

考点：① 非限制性定语从句插入造成主谓分离；② ability to do 不定式作后置定语；③ control over + wh- 从句；④ give sb sth 双宾结构。

译文：对贝林厄姆来说——他最大的强项从来就是影响比赛中几乎每一个环节的能力——穆里尼奥的体系给了他更多控制权，让他能决定这份影响力用在哪里。

S3

The midfielder also described working with Mourinho as a "dream", having previously only met the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham manager once before his appointment.

拆解：主干是 described A as B：describe + 动名词短语 working with Mourinho 作宾语 + as a "dream" 作宾语补足语——describe sth as sth 是固定搭配，宾语位置接动名词时不要误写成 described to work。重点在句尾：having previously only met... 是完成式分词（having done）作状语，表示这个动作发生在谓语动作之前——"在穆里尼奥上任之前，他只见过他一次"。如果是普通分词 meeting...，两个动作就显得同时发生；用 having met 则明确"先见面、后被任命、再共事"的先后链条。appointment 是 appoint（任命）的名词，四六级高频词族。

考点：① describe A as B + 动名词宾语；② having done 完成式分词作状语，表动作先于谓语发生；③ appointment 与 appoint 的词族转换；④ 前置定语 the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham manager 的并列修饰。

译文：这位中场还把与穆里尼奥共事形容为"一个梦"——在这位曾执教切尔西、曼联和热刺的主帅上任之前，他此前只见过他一面。

 ⑤ 背景文化注释

● "2+9" 的梗：穆里尼奥原话 The team dynamic is about 11, not 2+9——球队是 11 个人的整体，不是"两个巨星带九个陪跑"。外界普遍解读为敲打姆巴佩和维尼修斯这两位超巨：别只顾自己刷数据。用加法算式来批评巨星主义，是穆帅的经典话术。

● 图赫尔与英格兰的世界杯：托马斯·图赫尔率领英格兰征战 2026 世界杯，贝林厄姆 8 场 7 球 1 助攻，是三狮军团最亮眼的球员之一。穆里尼奥特意引用图赫尔的使用方式，等于"有成功案例背书"。

● 金球奖（Ballon d'Or）：曼城第 1 期学过（罗德里是 2024 年金球奖得主）。穆里尼奥公开说贝林厄姆"应该在竞争行列里"——主帅帮球员拉票，是常见的舆论战。

● 穆帅的英超履历：原文一口气点了切尔西、曼联、热刺三家——穆里尼奥两进切尔西、执教过曼联和热刺，英格兰球迷对他再熟悉不过。这些俱乐部名字都出现在本系列素材里（切尔西专题、布鲁诺第 2 期的曼联）。

● 姆巴佩与维尼修斯：皇马双星，也是"2+9"里被点名的"2"。贝林厄姆踢 10 号位，就是给他们俩喂球，同时自己后插上补第二波进攻。

● "小样本"意识：作者特意用 small sample 给三连胜降温——和数据写作里"样本量不足不下结论"是同一个思维。写议论文时，用 a small sample 来限定结论范围，是很地道的学术表达。

● 压迫光谱的又一站：本期"压迫从更高处开始"（press opponents higher up the pitch），与伊萨克第 2 期的反抢（counter-press）、利物浦第 2 期的"从更高处开始防守"一脉相承——顶级教练的差异往往就体现在这条线的位置。

● 头球与第二落点：contribute in the air 指争顶和头球攻门。贝林厄姆 1.86 米，皇马角球战术里的重要高点——这也是"多面性"（versatility）的一部分。

 ⑥ 题目区

先做题，答案在 ⑧。

Reading Comprehension（阅读 5 题）

1. What is the difference in Bellingham's defensive work under Mourinho?
A. He no longer needs to press opponents.
B. His defensive work now begins higher up the pitch.
C. He only defends inside his own penalty area.
D. He has been told to stop recovering possession.

2. What does Mourinho mean by "The team dynamic is about 11, not 2+9"?
A. He prefers to use only eleven players all season.
B. All players must work together rather than two stars plus nine helpers.
C. He thinks Bellingham is the most important of the eleven.
D. He wants to sign two more players in the next window.

3. What does the author suggest about Real's start to the season?
A. It guarantees they will win the league.
B. It is promising, but based on a small number of games.
C. It shows Mourinho's tactics fail in big matches.
D. It proves Bellingham should always play as a number six.

4. Why does the author mention Thomas Tuchel?
A. To criticise England's World Cup campaign.
B. To show that freeing Bellingham's attacking game has already worked elsewhere.
C. To suggest Tuchel wants to sign Bellingham for his club.
D. To compare Mourinho unfavourably with England managers.

5. What can be inferred about Bellingham's previous two seasons?
A. He enjoyed them more than this season.
B. He was affected by a deeper role and injuries, and lost some of his joy.
C. He refused to play in midfield for Real Madrid.
D. He scored more goals than in his first season.

Translation（中译英）

6. 虽然这只是个小样本，而且随着赛季推进要求会越来越高，但早期的迹象非常积极。（提示词：sample、progress）

 ⑦ 全文翻译

"球队的运转是 11 个人，不是 2+9"

贝林厄姆自己在接受皇马电视台采访时解释了这种不同。

"我现在更自由了，可以自己决定什么时候回撤、什么时候留在前面、什么时候冲进禁区，"他说。"我觉得这是最适合我的位置。"

穆里尼奥仍然要求他压迫并夺回球权，但区别在于这些活儿从哪里开始干。

不用再回撤到自己禁区附近，贝林厄姆现在可以把体能用来在更靠前的位置压迫对手。

当皇马夺下球权时，他已经离前锋们更近了。这让他能把中场和进攻连接起来，成为又一个能与姆巴佩和维尼修斯配合的球员。

这也解释了为什么穆里尼奥一直强调，皇马的攻击手们必须协同作战，而不是各自为战。

"球队的运转是 11 个人的事，不是 2+9，"他说。

这位中场还把与穆里尼奥共事形容为"一个梦"——在这位曾执教切尔西、曼联和热刺的主帅上任之前，他此前只见过他一面。

两人之间显然已经有了早期的默契与尊重。

穆里尼奥多次谈到贝林厄姆对他计划的重要性，形容他是一名"独特且极其重要的球员"，素质涵盖身体、心理和战术层面。

他还表示，贝林厄姆应该跻身金球奖的竞争者之列。

"他是一种独特的球员，对球队极其重要，"穆里尼奥说。

"他的心理强度、战术能力、他夺回球权的方式、他压迫的方式、他在前场踢球的方式——我很满意。"

"我玩得很开心，真的很享受我的足球"

对穆里尼奥来说，这种多面性正是贝林厄姆如此宝贵的原因之一。他能压迫、能反抢、能进球、能在空中对抗中做贡献，还能带动球队向前。

这位皇马主帅还举了托马斯·图赫尔在世界杯上使用贝林厄姆的例子，作为"如何让他发挥出最佳水平"的示范。

贝林厄姆是英格兰队表现最亮眼的球员之一，8 次出场交出 7 球 1 助攻，他的进攻才华被充分释放。

那段经历似乎也给了他一剂信心强心针——尤其是他归队时间比大多数队友都晚，备战新赛季的时间更少。

尽管皇马的三场联赛胜利——打进 10 球、丢掉 2 球——只是一个小样本，而且随着赛季推进、欧冠开打，要求也会水涨船高，但目前的早期迹象是非常积极的。

对贝林厄姆来说——他最大的强项从来就是影响比赛中几乎每一个环节的能力——穆里尼奥的体系给了他更多控制权，让他能决定这份影响力用在哪里。

在首季定下超高标准之后，经历了两个艰难的赛季，这位英格兰中场又开始享受足球了。

"我玩得很开心，我真的很享受我的足球，这也是我表现出色的原因，"他对俱乐部媒体说。

如果他在穆里尼奥的持续支持下照这个势头走下去，这可能会成为他迄今最好的一个赛季。

 ⑧ 参考答案与解析

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1. B。原文 Mourinho still expects him to press and recover possession, but the difference is where that work begins + Instead of dropping deep... press opponents higher up the pitch——活儿还是要干，但起点从本方禁区变成了高位，选 B。A、D 与"still expects him to press"矛盾，C 无中生有。

2. B。前一句 It also explains why Mourinho has been keen to stress Madrid's attacking players must work together rather than operate as individuals 直接给出解读——11 人协同，反对"两个巨星 + 九个陪跑"，选 B。A 曲解数字，C 过度推断，D 无中生有。

3. B。原文 Although Real's three league wins... are only a small sample... the early signs are very positive——前景积极但样本小，选 B。A 语气过强，C、D 无中生有。

4. B。原文 pointed to Thomas Tuchel's use of Bellingham at the World Cup as an example of how to get the best out of him——图赫尔的成功用法被当作"释放贝林厄姆进攻才华"的现成例证，选 B。A 与世界杯表现出色矛盾，C、D 无中生有。

5. B。综合第 1 期与本期的 After a difficult couple of seasons——位置后撤、反复伤病、一度不再享受足球，选 B。A 与 is enjoying his football again 的"again"矛盾，C、D 无中生有。

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参考译文：Although this is only a small sample, and the demands will increase as the season progresses, the early signs are very positive.

踩分点：① Although 引导让步状语从句；② a small sample 固定搭配；③ as the season progresses 表"随着赛季推进"（progress 用动词）；④ the demands will increase 一般将来时；⑤ the early signs are very positive 结尾呼应主句。

 ⑨ 本期一句话

an example of how to get the best out of him

一个"如何让他发挥出最佳水平"的示范。

get the best out of sb 是英语里夸人、夸教法、夸管理方式的高级表达——重点不在那个人本身有多好，而在"使用者有多大本事把他用好"。本系列第一次遇见它是在伊萨克专题的标题里（how does Iraola get best out of Isak），如今穆里尼奥拿图赫尔当教材，同一个表达第二次出场：

● A good coach knows how to get the best out of young players.

● The new seating plan helped the teacher get the best out of the whole class.

● Pressure, used well, can get the best out of an athlete.

下期预告：贝林厄姆的"密码"交到了穆里尼奥手上，皇马的开局也确实漂亮，但小样本终究是小样本——等强强对话一来才知道成色。下一期素材随时递：皇马国家德比前瞻、欧冠第一轮赛后报道，或者穆里尼奥回归后的首场大考复盘都是好料。