Real Madrid Star Plays Through Pain Before Facing Three-Month Recovery
Jude Bellingham’s lingering shoulder injury will finally be addressed after the 2025 Club World Cup, with the Real Madrid midfielder set for surgery that will sideline him for approximately three months, The Athletic reports.
The 21-year-old has bravely played through discomfort since first suffering the injury in November 2023 during a match against Rayo Vallecano. Despite finishing that game, the issue forced him to miss four subsequent appearances for both Real Madrid and England. Since then, he has relied on supportive strapping to continue competing at the highest level.
Bellingham and the club have long known surgery was inevitable but strategically postponed the procedure to avoid disrupting critical fixtures. His determination to participate in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States—where he hopes to help secure silverware—means the operation will now take place immediately after the tournament.
What This Means for Real Madrid
- Recovery timeline: Expected 12-week absence, likely causing Bellingham to miss the start of the 2025–26 La Liga season
- Managerial transition: New boss Xabi Alonso faces an early challenge reshaping the squad without his star midfielder
- Long-term outlook: Both player and club view the surgery as essential for his future performance
Since joining Real Madrid, Bellingham has rapidly become indispensable, making his willingness to delay treatment a testament to his commitment. While his absence will be felt, the club believes the short-term sacrifice will ensure his long-term fitness—allowing him to return stronger for the battles ahead.
For now, all focus remains on the Club World Cup, where Bellingham aims to cap off another heroic effort before stepping away to heal.
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