Jude Bellingham is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after scans revealed his hamstring injury is more serious than expected, threatening his participation in England’s final pre-World Cup preparations.
Real Madrid and England have been hit with a significant blow as Jude Bellingham’s hamstring injury is reportedly worse than initial assessments suggested.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who left the field in tears during a February 1 clash with Rayo Vallecano, was originally expected to return within five weeks.
However, new medical reports indicate a recovery period of up to two months, potentially keeping him out until mid-April.
The extended layoff rules Bellingham out of England’s crucial March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, the final camp before Thomas Tuchel selects his 2026 World Cup squad.
At the club level, he will miss Real Madrid’s Champions League knockout play-off against Jose Mourinho’s Benfica and several vital La Liga fixtures.
Tuchel admitted the situation is a “race against time,” noting, “The club is a bit more defensive on the outlook regarding the weeks of his recovery.”