Real Madrid Discover Shocking Truth Behind Jude Bellingham's Major Injury Blow
Jude Bellingham is anticipated to be sidelined for approximately one month due to a hamstring injury, according to recent reports.
Merely 10 minutes into Saturday's 2–1 victory against Rayo Vallecano, Bellingham grabbed his hamstring while pursuing the ball and collapsed to the ground in pain. The England international departed the pitch in tears, raising concerns about a potentially severe injury.
"After examinations conducted today on our player Jude Bellingham by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg," an official club statement announced. "His rehabilitation will be closely observed."
As customary, Madrid refrained from providing a specific timeline for Bellingham's return, though AS reports he has fortunately avoided the worst-case scenario. An estimated absence of approximately four weeks is anticipated.
This period of unavailability will sideline him for both matches of the Champions League knockout playoff versus Benfica, set for Feb. 17 and 25, and creates uncertainty about his availability for the Madrid derby against Atlético on March 22.
The Games Bellingham Could Miss for Real Madrid
The Games Bellingham Could Miss for Real Madrid
Opponent | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|
Valencia (A) | La Liga | Feb. 8 |
Real Sociedad (H) | La Liga | Feb. 14 |
Benfica (A) | Champions League | Feb. 17 |
Osasuna (A) | La Liga | Feb. 22 |
Benfica (H) | Champions League | Feb. 25 |
Getafe (H) | La Liga | March 1 |
Celta Vigo (A) | La Liga | March 8 |
Elche (H) | La Liga | March 15 |
Atlético Madrid (H) | La Liga | March 22 |
Arbeloa Explains Real Madrid's Plan to Replace Bellingham
Arbeloa Explains Real Madrid's Plan to Replace Bellingham
"He was in excellent shape to participate, despite consistently giving maximum effort in every match he's featured in since my arrival," coach Álvaro Arbeloa stated following the game.
Bellingham's unavailability creates a substantial challenge for Madrid, who remain disappointing in both league and European competitions. The 22-year-old hasn't escaped scrutiny but had emerged as a crucial figure during the initial phase of Arbeloa's management. The coach must now devise strategies to function without Bellingham.
"It represents a major setback, but I possess an exceptional roster to handle this," Arbeloa emphasized. "We shouldn't overlook that I believe we have 17 players here who claimed European glory eighteen months ago, and with their support we'll navigate through any personnel gaps we encounter."