Jude Bellingham, the midfielder for Real Madrid, is anticipated to be sidelined for approximately one month due to a calf injury sustained during training on Friday, as reported by Spanish media. Real Madrid’s medical team confirmed the diagnosis of an injury to the plantaris muscle in Bellingham’s right leg, although the club did not provide a specific timeline for his recovery.
As a result of this injury, Bellingham will be unable to participate in La Liga fixtures against Real Valladolid, Las Palmas, and Real Betis, in addition to England’s Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland scheduled for September.
Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, mentioned in a press conference earlier on Friday that they are currently assessing the situation following the incident. Last season, Bellingham played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s success, contributing to their Champions League and La Liga titles.
In the initial two matches of the current season, he has been positioned in central midfield to accommodate the signing of striker Kylian Mbappe, contrasting with his more advanced role from the previous season. Bellingham is hopeful of making a return in time for Real Madrid’s first Champions League match of the season, which is scheduled to occur between September 17 and 19.
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