Jude Bellingham faces a potentially long spell on the sidelines and a race for World Cup fitness after suffering a distressing hamstring injury during Real Madrid’s clash with Rayo Vallecano.
Jude Bellingham was forced off in tears just ten minutes into Real Madrid’s Sunday fixture against Rayo Vallecano, sparking fears over his availability for both club and country.
The midfielder pulled up clutching his hamstring while chasing a ball down the wing, appearing in “evident discomfort” before being replaced by Brahim Díaz.
While he managed to walk off the pitch, the emotional nature of his departure suggests a significant layoff.
The injury comes at a critical juncture, with Madrid facing a Champions League knockout playoff against Benfica on February 17 and England manager Thomas Tuchel preparing for the final international break before the World Cup.
Tuchel previously expressed concerns over Bellingham’s on-field temperament, describing it as “repulsive” in an interview last August before apologizing for the choice of words.
Now, the star’s primary focus must shift to a recovery timeline that could take weeks or months.