Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham Out with Leg Injury
Real Madrid has confirmed that midfield star Jude Bellingham will be sidelined for several weeks due to a leg injury sustained during training. The former Borussia Dortmund standout, who joined Los Blancos this summer, was expected to feature in their upcoming La Liga match against Real Valladolid.
However, the European champions have confirmed that Bellingham is being treated and assessed by their medical staff.
A statement from Madrid said: “After the tests conducted today on our player Jude Bellingham by the Medical Services of Real Madrid, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg. Awaiting further developments.”
Speaking ahead of the home fixture with Valladolid, manager Carlo Ancelotti added: “Bellingham had a blow, he is being assessed.”
Fabrizio Romano reports that Bellingham is not expected back in action until the end of September, ruling him out of the club’s upcoming fixtures against Las Palmas and Real Betis and the Three Lions’ Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland earlier that month.
Bellingham did not feature in any of Madrid’s pre-season games after the UEFA Euro 2024 final with England, given an extended break following his international toil.
The 21-year-old’s absence could open up a starting role for experienced captain Luka Modric, who came on as a substitute in the play-off in Mallorca and also in the UEFA Super Cup triumph against Atalanta. Ancelotti is also already without French international Eduardo Camavinga, who has an injured knee, for up to six weeks.
David Alaba is still recovering from his torn meniscus and ACL injury, while Ferlando Mendy’s late red card last weekend means he is suspended for the clash with Valladolid.
There have been rumors that Madrid will target a new centre-back to add to their depth at the back, but Ancelotti has consistently insisted they are done for the summer.
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