Jude Bellingham is edging closer to a return to the training pitch at Real Madrid as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old midfielder underwent surgery shortly after the Club World Cup this summer. The England star finally addressed an injury that had troubled him since November 2023.
The England international impressed in a more advanced position at the Club World Cup. However, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is expected to deploy Bellingham in a deeper midfield role once he is fully fit, following Luka Modric’s departure.
Los Blancos accepted that Jude Bellingham would miss the start of the new campaign, with a potential return set for late October. Encouragingly, signs suggest Bellingham’s recovery is progressing smoothly. With most of his teammates currently away on international duty, Bellingham is preparing to step up his workload.
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According to reports in Spain, Bellingham will take his first touches with the ball since the operation on Monday. If his progress continues without setbacks, he could even participate in parts of light team training, although the club’s medical staff are keen to keep his enthusiasm in check. There are concerns that his eagerness to return could risk aggravating the injury. As a result, it has led Madrid to enforce a strict “zero risk” approach.
Despite the optimism surrounding his recovery, Madrid remain cautious. According to Marca, Bellingham’s return will only come when medical staff are certain he is fully ready. For now, Madrid will continue to navigate the early stages of the season without one of their most important players. Bellingham is set to miss several La Liga fixtures and at least two Champions League matches.
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