Jude Bellingham is reportedly on the verge of taking the first step towards a return to full fitness at Real Madrid. It was an open secret that the player confirmed a few weeks ago. His shoulder injury has caused him enough suffering and it is time to stop and undergo surgery. The operation could take place this week so as not to prolong an already lengthy recovery period. The team will miss him and his return as soon as possible is a priority for everyone.
Bellingham confirms his decision
As we said, it was an open secret that the player had been putting off surgery for some time and that after the Club World Cup would be the ideal time to undergo the procedure so that he could return in time to help the team and be with his national team at next summer’s World Cup. The player confirmed this during the tournament.
“I’ve reached the point where the pain isn’t so bad. I was sick of playing with the sling. I’m losing a lot of weight from sweating so much and I have surgery after the tournament. I’ve been waiting for a long time and my patience is running out, but the physios and doctors are being incredible and I want to feel free,” said the player during the Club World Cup.
A complicated injury
The midfielder’s shoulder problems date back to late 2023 in a match against Rayo. The English player fell badly and was seriously injured. At the time, he had to be sidelined for two weeks, but avoided surgery as he was able to live with the injury and did not want to be off the pitch for a considerable period, especially with the European Championship on the horizon.
After the European Championship and with several titles on the horizon with Real Madrid, such as the European Super Cup, the English player decided that his shoulder could wait. He has been playing in pain and could not delay surgery any longer.
The operation and time out
The player wants to make the most of the time with the World Cup on the horizon. Real Madrid could announce in the coming days that Bellingham’s operation has already taken place. The operation is scheduled to take place in the next few days and the Englishman will begin his recovery as soon as possible, as it will not be an easy process.
Recovery could take up to three months, meaning the English player could be out of action until well into October, and it is likely that he will not be back to his best until November or December. The coach is already working to find the best alternative during the absence of the English player, whom he has considered indispensable since his arrival.
The English player will most likely not play for the rest of 2025 and will return for the second half of the championship, as there is a World Cup in the summer and it is important to be in top form. His absence will open the door to less regular players such as Ceballos and Brahim. In addition, the arrival of Mastantuono will also be an option, depending on how the young Argentine adapts.