Jude Bellingham, the midfielder for Real Madrid and England, is set to undergo shoulder surgery following the Club World Cup, missing at least six weeks of the upcoming season. The 21-year-old has faced ongoing shoulder issues since 2023 and has been playing with strapping. His surgery is timed to occur after the tournament in the U.S. Bellingham's absence will extend to the entire preseason and crucial World Cup qualifiers for England. Having had a stellar first season with Madrid, his recent performances reveal a decline amid team challenges in domestic and European competitions.
Bellingham is expected to miss at least the first six weeks of next season when he has shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup.
The former Birmingham City midfielder has struggled with a persistent shoulder problem since 2023 and Real have scheduled the operation for when the tournament in the United States is over.
Bellingham is expected to miss the whole of preseason and at least the first six weeks of the new campaign, also meaning being absent for England's World Cup qualifiers.
Bellingham starred in his first season in Spain after signing for 115m from Borussia Dortmund, helping Madrid to the La Liga title and Champions League.
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