Bilingham, Real Madrid's prominent player, undergoes shoulder surgery.
In a significant setback for both Real Madrid and the English national team, star midfielder Jude Bellingham has undergone a shoulder surgery, as confirmed by the club's announcement on July 16, 2025. The exact location and identity of the medical team that performed the operation remain undisclosed.
The surgery, which was planned in advance, took place on Bellingham's left shoulder due to persistent issues that have plagued him for some time. The nature of these issues, however, has not been specified.
Prior to the surgery, Bellingham was an integral part of Real Madrid's squad, starting in the Club World Cup semi-final match against Paris Saint-Germain, played in the USA. Unfortunately, the Royals lost the match with a score of 0-4, marking Bellingham's last appearance before his surgery.
Bellingham, managed by new coach Xabi Alonso, is now expected to be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks, which means he will likely be out of action until mid-October. This recovery period will see him miss the start of the La Liga season and several key matches, including Real Madrid's first Champions League games and England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September.
His anticipated return is timed around the El Clásico match against Barcelona in late October. However, given his recovery timeline, it is improbable that Bellingham will participate in England's World Cup qualifiers in September. His absence will likely impact both Real Madrid and England's strategies for these critical matches.
Sources: [1] Real Madrid Official Announcement [2] BBC Sport [3] The Guardian [4] ESPN FC
Bellingham, who was a crucial player for Real Madrid, will miss the start of the La Liga season due to a shoulder injury. This setback means he will not be playing in any European-leagues matches, such as the Champions League, or England's World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September.
