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Jude Bellingham to Miss at Least Six Weeks of Season with Shoulder Surgery

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Jude Bellingham, a 21-year-old midfielder for Real Madrid and England, will undergo shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup and is expected to miss at least the first six weeks of the new season. Bellingham has struggled with a persistent shoulder problem since 2023, forcing him to wear strapping on his shoulder during games for both his club and country. This season has seen Bellingham score just 14 goals in 52 appearances for Madrid, a stark contrast to his impressive 23 goals in 43 appearances in his first season. His absence will be felt, particularly during England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jude Bellingham is expected to miss at least the first six weeks of the new season due to shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup.
  • Bellingham has been struggling with a persistent shoulder problem since 2023, initially missing two games for both Madrid and England at the end of 2023.
  • He will miss the whole of preseason and the new campaign, including England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September.
  • Bellingham has scored just 14 goals in 52 appearances this season, a significant decrease from his 23 goals in 43 appearances in his first season.
  • His absence will be felt in Madrid's lineup, particularly with the team's lack of success this season, having lost the title to Barcelona and being knocked out of Europe in the quarter-finals by Arsenal.
  • England boss Thomas Tuchel will name his squad for June's qualifier against Andorra and friendly against Senegal on Friday, with questions remaining about the selection of players due to play in the Club World Cup.
  • Bellingham signed for Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund for a reported £115m in his first season.

Statistics:

  • Bellingham has scored 23 goals in 43 appearances for Real Madrid in his first season.
  • He has scored just 14 goals in 52 appearances this season.
  • The Club World Cup takes place in the United States between 15 June and 13 July.
  • England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia are scheduled for September.
  • Bellingham's absence will cover a period of at least six weeks, including the whole of preseason and the first few weeks of the new season.

Sources:

  • [ https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64512434 ]
  • [ https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/may/23/jude-bellingham-shoulder-surgery-club-world-cup ]
  • [ https://wwwMarca.com/en/football/jude-bellingham-real-madrid-club-world-cup-shoulder-surgery ]

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