Real Madrid could receive the worst news at the worst possible time. Jude Bellingham’s injury may be more serious than first thought, and alarm bells are now ringing for the La Liga giants.
The English midfielder suffered the injury just a week ago against Rayo Vallecano, when he felt a sharp pain in the back of his thigh as he ran towards the end line within the first 10 minutes of the game.
The moment was alarming. As he lay on the ground, his hand immediately applied to his hamstring injury, his face showing concern. He was forced to be substituted and was caught on camera covering his face with his shirt.
Following the corresponding Real Madrid medical tests, he was diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left foot.
Arbeloa may be very worried.
The latest medical assessment of Real Madrid’s injury estimated the recovery period for Real Madrid’s No. 5 to be approximately one month. However, journalist Ramon Álvarez de Mont warned that the recovery period could be extended by up to two months, meaning that Jude Bellingham could be off the field for significantly longer than originally expected.
If this scenario is confirmed, the Real Madrid midfielder will miss key La Liga matches against Real Sociedad, Osasuna, Getafe, Celta, Elche and Atlético Madrid. Furthermore, he will not be able to take part in the Champions League play-offs against Benfica, and even if he makes it through, he will also miss out on the Champions League Round of 16 matches against Manchester City and Sporting CP.
This long-term absence will be a huge blow to Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid at one of the most important stages of the season.
