Jude Bellingham, the 21-year-old midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team, is set to undergo shoulder surgery following persistent issues that have plagued him since 2023. The operation has been scheduled to take place after the Club World Cup, which runs from June 15 to July 13 in the United States. As a result, Bellingham is expected to miss at least the first six weeks of the upcoming season.

The young talent has been seen playing with strapping on his shoulder, a testament to his ongoing struggle with the injury. He initially missed two games for both Real Madrid and England at the end of 2023 after sustaining the injury in a match against Rayo Vallecano. This surgery is critical for his long-term health and performance, as it aims to alleviate the issues that have been affecting his game.

Bellingham’s absence will also extend to England’s World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September, which adds to the significance of his recovery timeline. He has had a mixed season with Real Madrid, scoring 14 goals in 52 appearances this year, following an impressive debut season where he netted 23 goals in 43 matches and helped the team secure the La Liga title and Champions League.

With this surgery, Bellingham will miss the entire preseason as he focuses on rehabilitation. The club and fans alike will be eager to see him return to full fitness, as he has quickly become a key player for Madrid since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund for £115 million. As he embarks on this recovery journey, both the player and the club will be looking forward to his return and the impact he can make in the coming season.