Jude Bellingham’s hamstring injury may be more serious than first thought, dealing Real Madrid a potentially devastating setback.
The England midfielder was supposed to miss a month after limping off against Rayo Vallecano, but new worries suggest he might lose twice as much time, which would leave boss Alvaro Arbeloa short for the Champions League knockout stages and important La Liga games.
The club’s talented midfielder sustained an injury during the derby match against Vallecano a little more than a week ago within the first ten minutes of the contest.
After undergoing the necessary medical examinations, Madrid’s staff determined that the 22-year-old had suffered damage to his left leg’s semitendinosus muscle.
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The club’s No. 5 was expected to fully recover in about a month, according to the preliminary medical assessments, which gave some hope.
This would have allowed him to return in time for the season’s business end as los Blancos look to continue fighting on all fronts.
Bellingham Could Be Out For Two Months
But those hopes seem to be dwindling.
According to Goal, Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon claims that the club are becoming increasingly concerned that the recuperation period might take up to two months.
A tolerable absence would become a serious issue due to Bellingham’s prolonged absence from the field as a result of this updated evaluation.
For explosive movement, the semitendinosus muscle is essential, and Madrid’s medical staff are notably cautious when it comes to hamstring recurrences.
Bellingham would not be seen wearing a white shirt until mid-April if the two-month schedule is confirmed, skipping a demanding period of the calendar that will determine Madrid’s performance both at home and European fronts.
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