Real Madrid fans have reason to celebrate as Jude Bellingham posted an upbeat update on social media following his return to training at Valdebebas. The English midfielder had been sidelined since he underwent surgery to mend his shoulder that got dislocated during a clash against Rayo Vallecano back in November 2023.
Bellingham returns to Real Madrid trainingShoulder injury recovery progressing faster than expectedClub prioritises fitness ahead of El ClasicoFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Following the recent Club World Cup, Bellingham underwent surgery to repair the lingering shoulder issue and has been following a carefully structured rehabilitation plan to ensure a full recovery. Although initial reports suggested the 22-year-old would remain out until the end of October, his progress indicates a possible return to the pitch sooner than anticipated.
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Bellingham shared a cheerful Instagram post from Valdebebas, Real Madrid’s training ground, showing him alongside teammate Vinicius Junior during a session. The caption read: "8 weeks… Back on the pitch with my brothers! 🫂".
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Despite Bellingham’s promising progress, Real Madrid are adopting a 'zero-risk' policy regarding his fitness. According to the club is determined not to rush their star midfielder back into action prematurely, ensuring that the player fully recovers before featuring in competitive fixtures.
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Attention is already turning toward El Clasico against Barcelona, scheduled for the end of October, a potential title-defining fixture. Bellingham will undoubtedly be racing against time to be fully fit for this high-stakes encounter.
