Jude Bellingham Spotted Wearing Injury Straps Around Shoulder During Getafe Tie
- Unseen footage shows how carefully Jude Bellingham is managing his ongoing shoulder injury
- The Real Madrid star has avoided surgery so far, opting instead to play through the pain
- Despite the discomfort, he continues to feature regularly, though concerns over long-term damage are growing
Jude Bellingham’s fitness has become a major concern for Real Madrid fans after footage from their recent 1-0 win over Getafe showed the midfielder clearly trying to protect a long-standing shoulder injury.
Now in his second season at the Bernabéu, the 21-year-old continues to shine, with 26 goal contributions in 46 appearances across all competitions this season.
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Bellingham’s exceptional form helped Real Madrid secure a La Liga and Champions League double in 2023/24, but with both trophies looking out of reach this year, injury fears could further derail his season.
Recurring shoulder issues, which plagued his time at Borussia Dortmund, appear to be catching up with him, raising the possibility of surgery as the only long-term solution.
The England international first encountered issues in that area during his three-year spell at Dortmund, often taking the field with shoulder supports in place.
Jude Bellingham's injury returns
After joining Real Madrid two years ago, Bellingham suffered a recurrence of his shoulder injury in November 2023, dislocating it during a 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano, per Goal.
He played through the pain but subsequently missed two matches for Real Madrid and England’s final Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Reports from talkSPORT at the time suggested surgery was likely, but a decision was made to delay it so he could remain available for international duty this summer.
That gamble now appears to be backfiring, with the midfielder once again requiring heavy strapping to manage the issue.
Bellingham uses strap vs Getafe
Footage from the Getafe clash captured a moment where a Real Madrid medic took over a minute to fully strap Bellingham’s shoulder before he entered the pitch.
The England international had previously stopped wearing the support, claiming it affected his breathing and restricted his movement on the pitch.
However, renewed discomfort has forced him to return to using the strap, potentially signalling that the condition has worsened.
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With the end of the season fast approaching, club officials may soon be forced to decide whether surgery is unavoidable.
Major fixtures complicate surgery plans
The decision on Jude Bellingham’s shoulder surgery is further complicated by Real Madrid’s packed schedule, especially with the revamped Club World Cup kicking off in June.
Once viewed as a minor tournament by many European clubs, the expanded format has added new significance.
Eduardo Camavinga suffers injury
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Real Madrid have been dealt a crushing blow ahead of their biggest domestic fixture of the season.
The club has officially confirmed that Eduardo Camavinga has suffered a complete tear of his left adductor, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.
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