Maybe, but it's only a counterbalance to the incessant hype that has always surrounded the kid.
But yeah, two wrongs don't make a right.
I don't have anything in particular against him, I just don't like his profile of player. A moments player masquerading as a midfielder won't work in modern football. Guys like Neves and Vitinha will dominate him all the time.
They are both genuine central midfielders though. Bellingham is a number 10. He's much closer to Gerrard than a Modric type player. He will never be picked for an ability to control a game as it's not his strength.