Jude Bellingham confirmed he will undergo shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup, following persistent injury issues since November 2023. Despite the discomfort, he had delayed the procedure to contribute to his team's success. The surgery has now been completed, and he is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks of action. This decision comes at a cost, as Real Madrid's new coach Xabi Alonso considers Bellingham integral to the team. Bellingham's commitment was evident in his participation at the Club World Cup, where he starred in all six matches.
"I've come to the end of my patience," the Real Madrid midfielder said, smiling, in the news conference room deep inside Bank of America Stadium after his team's 3-1 Club World Cup win over Pachuca.
"I've got to the point now where the pain isn't so bad. It's more being fed up with the brace... Having players tug on it... It's been a long time coming."
"The process to come back has already started," Bellingham posted on Instagram with a photo from his hospital bed. "See you soon."
"New coach Xabi Alonso has already described Bellingham as 'a fundamental part of the team,' and Alonso's deployment of the player so far backs that up."
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