Jude Bellingham to Miss Start of 2025–26 Season Following Shoulder Surgery
Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to undergo shoulder surgery after the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025. The 21-year-old has been managing a persistent shoulder injury since dislocating it during a match against Rayo Vallecano in November 2023. Despite playing through the discomfort with the aid of strapping, the decision has been made to address the issue surgically . Expected Recovery Timeline The surgery is anticipated to sideline Bellingham for approximately 12 weeks, causing him to miss the start of the 2025–26 La Liga season and potentially England's World Cup qualifiers in September . The procedure is scheduled to take place after the Club World Cup, which runs from June 14 to July 13, 2025, in the United States . Impact on Real Madrid and England Bellingham's absence will be a significant […]