Jude Bellingham injury news has dealt a significant blow to Real Madrid and interim England manager Lee Carsley, with the Real Madrid midfielder set to miss a month of action due to this setback. This setback comes at a crucial time for interim England boss Lee Carsley, who was recently appointed as Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor. Bellingham, who started in England’s Euro 2024 final defeat, will now miss the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland on September 7 and 10, respectively.
Real Madrid issued an official statement on Jude Bellingham’s injury, revealing that tests conducted by their medical services diagnosed him with an injury to the plantar thin muscle of his right leg. The club hopes to have him back by the end of September, depending on how his recovery progresses.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti briefly addressed Jude Bellingham’s injury during a pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against Real Valladolid. He mentioned, “He has had a knock, and they are assessing him.”
On Friday, Jude Bellingham took to social media to express his frustration, stating, “Nothing I hate more than missing games, but I’m trying to see the positive side. Maybe my body is telling me it needs a bit more rest after a busy year. I’m very frustrated, but I’ll be supporting the lads like a fan until I can rejoin them in my best and strongest form.”
Despite the Jude Bellingham injury setback, the young star has had a busy start to the season, returning to action last week and helping Real Madrid secure silverware in the UEFA Super Cup. He assisted Kylian Mbappe’s first Real Madrid goal in their 2-0 victory over Atalanta, putting in a man-of-the-match performance.
However, Bellingham’s absence will be felt in the upcoming fixtures. He will miss Sunday’s home match against Valladolid and will be absent for games against Las Palmas and Real Betis before the international break. Additionally, Bellingham is set to miss England’s Nations League matches and several LaLiga fixtures, including clashes against Real Sociedad, Espanyol, and Alaves.
Real Madrid is also scheduled to play their first Champions League group stage match between September 17-19, and Ancelotti will be eager to have Bellingham back for their derby against Atletico Madrid on September 29.
