Jude Bellingham’s shoulder scare was the highlight yesterday at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid played host to Espanol on the night, in what ended in a convincing 4-1 victory at the end. Jude Bellingham was subbed off at some point.

During the contest, Jude Bellingham went down at one moment, owing to a blow he had suffered to his shoulder. Initial sensations ruled him out vs Alaves on Tuesday.

Jude Bellingham’s shoulder injury history back to November of last year, when the Englishman suffered an unfortunate shoulder dislocation.

The club and the player opted against surgery, however he had been playing with a strapped shoulder since. This was the case for the entirety of the season, and at the euros 2024, where he finished runners up to Spain.

Bellingham’s shoulder still hurts

Prior to yesterday’s blow, Spanish newspaper Relevo, has provided updates on the situation of his shoulder (via Madridxtra)

According to the reliable newspaper, Bellingham still suffer the consequences of the blow his suffered last year, as his shoulder still hurts.

According to the outlet, Bellingham is not completely ruled out for Tuesday, and a decision will be made tomorrow regarding his participation on the night. The club however, will treat the matter with precaution, as the fixtures only get demanding and congested henceforth.

Real Madrid will play against Atlético next Sunday, and Ancelotti will want his main man fully fit.

Operation for Bellingham?

With all fairness to the player, it’s unbelievable that he continues to maintain this high level, despite the pain. The players determination and winning desire has been his driving force all this while.

When Bellingham dislocated his shoulder, undergoing surgery was a real possibility. However as we earlier said, the player and the club decided against, and opted for conservative methods.

Although things have gotten better since then, the pain didn’t go away. The player will need to deal with it for who knows how long.

If surgery is indeed conducted, Bellingham might be out for 2 months.