- What It Means for His Season and England’s Nations League Campaign”*
Real Madrid’s title defense has suffered a significant blow with the news that midfielder Jude Bellingham will be out for several weeks due to a calf injury. The 21-year-old England star, who played a crucial role in his country’s run to the Euro 2024 final, is expected to miss most of September, including key Nations League fixtures.
According to a statement from Real Madrid, Bellingham suffered an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg, which was confirmed by the club’s medical team. While no official timeline has been given, ESPN reports that he is likely to return to action in mid-September.
This setback comes after an exceptional debut season at Madrid, where Bellingham scored 23 goals and provided 13 assists in 42 matches. However, with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, he was expected to take on a less attack-focused role this term.
Bellingham’s absence will not only impact Real Madrid’s domestic and European campaigns but also England’s Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Interim boss Lee Carsley will have to find alternative options for his team’s first matches without the talented midfielder.
As the football world waits for Bellingham’s return, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how his absence affects both Real Madrid and England’s chances of success.
