Jude Bellingham made headlines after showcasing outstanding performances with Real Madrid this season. However, the Englishman will be out of action for a significant period due to an injury sustained against Rayo Vallecano last week. Carlo Ancelotti just shed light on the youngster’s recovery as uncertainty looms over his participation in the upcoming international games.
The Los Blancos midfielder was diagnosed with anterior instability in his left shoulder after his recent dislocation. Bellingham watched from the sidelines during Madrid’s triumph against Braga in the Champions League match. Furthermore, the England starlet was also unable to join the squad for their last home match, raising concerns about the extent of his injury.
Carlos Ancelotti provides injury update on Jude Bellingham
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The Real Madrid coach remarked that the star midfielder is under strict evaluation for his condition of the left shoulder. Meanwhile, England will resume their campaign in the Euro qualifiers against Malta next week. Gareth Southgate is unlikely to include him in the first team due to injury concerns. Moreover, England has already qualified for next summer’s Euro 2024.
Carlo Ancelotti believes Jude Bellingham could join the Los Blancos camp earlier than expected during the break, as he won’t get to feature with the national squad. The Real Madrid coach said, “Bellingham? He will join the England national team to be evaluated. But I think he will be back soon because he couldn’t play tonight and he won’t be able to play with them”
🎙| Ancelotti: "Bellingham? He will join the England national team to be evaluated. But I think he will be back soon because he couldn't play tonight and he won't be able to play with them."
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 11, 2023
Meanwhile, Real Madrid triumphed against Valencia with a 5-1 scoreline in Bellingham’s absence. The Brazilian duo, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, both scored a brace. Amidst such impressive results, the Madrid squad will still miss the Englishman.
What’s next for the England star?
Bellingham’s injury in his left shoulder appears to be a significant concern for Real Madrid. The manager did mention that the starlet requires some time to improve his physical condition and focus on fitness in the upcoming weeks. As a result, Ancelotti also speculated over his participation with the squad after the international break later this month.
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🎙| Ancelotti: "Jude Bellingham? If he can't play today, he can't play for England. He has specific work to do to strengthen the shoulder and will do so in the coming weeks. I think he will return after the break."
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 11, 2023
The Italian manager added, “Jude Bellingham? If he can’t play today, he can’t play for England. He has specific work to do to strengthen the shoulder and will do so in the coming weeks. I think he will return after the break.” The England midfielder’s absence against Valencia proved the severity of injury after playing consecutive games for Los Blancos. Nevertheless, soccer fans eagerly await to witness his masterclass soon after recovering from his shoulder injury as the season moves ahead.
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