Real Madrid's midfield sensation, Jude Bellingham, is set to have surgery on a persistent shoulder injury following the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup. The English international has been managing the issue throughout the current season and has opted for the procedure to ensure his long-term fitness, which is expected to sideline him for approximately three months.
This means Bellingham will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 La Liga season and the initial stages of the UEFA Champions League group phase. The news comes as Real Madrid continues its campaign in the Club World Cup, where Bellingham has once again been a pivotal figure.
Despite the impending surgery, the 22-year-old has been vocal about the demanding schedule and the quality of the playing surfaces at the tournament held in the United States. Speaking after a recent match, Bellingham highlighted the challenges players are facing with fatigue and less than ideal pitch conditions.
Reflecting on his blockbuster first season at the Santiago Bernabéu, which saw him play a crucial role in securing both the La Liga title and the Champions League trophy, Bellingham has also spoken about his adaptation to the Spanish giants and the experience of playing alongside superstars like Vinícius Júnior and new arrival Kylian Mbappé.
In other news concerning the Bellingham family, his younger brother, Jobe Bellingham, recently completed a move to Jude's former club, Borussia Dortmund, following in his brother's footsteps to the German Bundesliga.
