Real Madrid have been dealt a significant setback as the club confirmed that Jude Bellingham suffered an injury during Friday’s training session, Soccernet.football reports.
The English midfielder, who has quickly become a crucial player for Los Blancos, is expected to be out of action for up to a month due to this issue.
Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid head coach, had hinted at Bellingham’s potential absence during a press conference ahead of the La Liga clash with Real Valladolid.
Ancelotti mentioned that Bellingham had picked up “a knock” during the morning training session, putting his participation in the upcoming match in doubt.
Shortly after, Real Madrid issued an official statement revealing that the 20-year-old had sustained an injury to the plantar thin muscle in his right leg.
Although the club did not specify a recovery timeline, reports suggest that Bellingham is likely to be sidelined until the end of September.
Journalist MarioCortegana noted that the midfielder could be out for four weeks, missing as many as six league games and potentially returning for the high-profile clash against Atletico Madrid.
This injury is a significant blow to Real Madrid, who are already coping with the absences of Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba due to injuries.
Bellingham, who scored 23 goals and provided 13 assists last season, was expected to play an even more pivotal role this season, especially after the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. His absence will undoubtedly impact the team’s dynamics as they navigate a challenging period in their campaign.