The latest Jude Bellingham injury update has confirmed how many games the England and Real Madrid star is set to miss.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Bellingham has suffered a high-grade sprain in his left ankle.
The injury occurred during Los Blancos’ 4-0 win over Girona at the Bernabeu on February, 10. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are five points clear at the top of La Liga.
Jude Bellingham Injury
England and Real Madrid fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Jude Bellingham’s injury is not serious and he is likely to return around the beginning of March.
The Madrid medical staff believe it will take 2-3 weeks to recover from the ankle injury. Bellingham will miss the UEFA Champions League first-leg round of 16 clash with Leipzig.
He will also miss La Liga games against Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Valencia. The return leg against Leipzig is Bellingham’s most realistic first game back.
🚨 Jude Bellingham has been diagnosed with a high-grade sprain in his left ankle and he will miss the upcoming games.
Real Madrid staff see Jude out for 2-3 weeks, hoping for his return for Leipzig match on March 7th.
↪️⛔️ Bellingham and Rüdiger, out. pic.twitter.com/cyg1mDrA2P
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 11, 2024
Jude Bellingham Stats
Jude Bellingham has been sensational since joining Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. Not only has he fitted right into Madrid’s squad, he has been deadly in front of goal.
From his 29 appearances so far this season, Bellingham has scored a total of 20 goals. 16 of these in La Liga and the other four in the Champions League.
The 2023 Golden Boy winner also has eight assists to his name across all competitions. Just in case you needed reminding, he’s still only 20.
Jude Bellingham Parents
Jude Bellingham frequently admits that his parents, Denise and Mark, play a huge role in keeping him grounded. Admittedly, this is very refreshing to read.
The star midfielder seemingly has the world at his feet. Some players of the same age and reputation may let fame and fortune get the better of them. But not Bellingham.
The respect and admiration he has for his parents is plain for all to see. They both play a huge part in his and his brother’s footballing career. They really are the foundations of his talents and success.
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